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This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Koniag Professional Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager with a TS/SCI eligible security clearance to support KPS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. Koniag Professional Services (KPS)currently has an opening for a Senior Business Operations Manager for the Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2) Office in the of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)). The successful candidate will support the Government Client with a robust Federal acquisition process improvement initiative across the organization, that includes process mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies. The candidate will provide support analyzing and interpreting acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to digital and artificial intelligence initiatives. The candidate shall assist the AI2 Office in the analysis of alternatives, DoW Requirements development and evaluation, acquisition recommendations and guidance, joint capability documents, and technology readiness assessments. Responsibilities:
Assists the Government leadership in coordinating tasks and information across the discrete workstreams to ensure each workstream remains informed and aligned to the overall strategic vision and schedule.
analyzes and interprets acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to digital and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Exhibits expertise in acquisition policies and regulations, combined with analytical skills to provide guidance, ensure compliance, and optimize acquisition strategies to support the organization's objectives.
Assists in the analysis of alternatives, Department of Defense Instructions (DODI), acquisition recommendations and guidance, joint capability documents, and technology readiness assessments.
Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Government Leadership for review/approval
On behalf of Government Leadership coordinates/communicates, including calls, responding to email and interfacing, with stakeholders or their staffs at all levels
Coordinates staff actions across the office.
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure
Performs data-oriented, Action Officer (AO) functions and tasks in direct support of the CDAO’s Acquisition Office Senior Executive.
Analyzes data priorities, goals and objectives to identify explicit and implicit tasks required to achieve prioritized goals and objectives
Develops, coordinates, manages, and oversees the plan of action to execute and complete identified data tasks
Evaluates performance results and effectiveness of the plan of action and recommend changes as needed
Actively participates in relevant Acquisition-related Working Groups, and other forums as directed to ensure that that the AI2’s equities are properly considered and applied
Monitors, tasks, and tracks internal and external staffing actions assigned to and submitted by the Acquisition Team.
Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Government Leadership for review/approval.
Manages correspondence processes for the Government Leadership (e.g., formal letters, memoranda, read-ahead briefing/meeting packages, activity reports, and senior leadership reports); and tracks all suspenses to ensure timeliness.
Establishes, documents, and assists with implementation of organization wide business operations processes. This includes meeting with staff members to document as-is and collaboratively drafting to-be processes.
Responsible for managing the quality of correspondence provided to the Government Leadership for review
Assists the Government leadership to include the Chief of Staff, in coordinating tasks and information across the discrete work streams to ensure each work stream remains informed and aligned to the overall strategic vision and schedule.
Performs technical writing/editing, editorial consultation, proofreading, or overall documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program document, and technical papers, and correspondence. Ensure documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors.
Assists other team members in other specialties as needed to accomplish the overall mission.
Requirements:
10+ years of related experience
Extensive experience working for a Senior Executive Service leader at the OSD level organization or as an executive officer to a Military Flag Officer or member of the Senior Executive Service is highly desired.
Deep knowledge of and experience in performing senior-level Action Officer functions
Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, Acquisition Strategies, information papers and reports, and other documents.
Experience providing consultative guidance, ensuring compliance, and optimizing acquisition strategies to support the organization's objectives.
Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
Ability to take a conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message.
Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or field
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI eligible clearance
Preferred:
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the DoD-specific acquisition policies and processes Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations, defense acquisition policies and instructions, and the Department of Defense guidance and instructions development processes
Knowledge of and experience using the DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS); exceptional task management skills Familiarity with the PPBE process highly desired
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
