Program Management & Systems Support Specialist with Security Clearance - Highbury Defense Group

Highbury Defense is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to provide both program management and IT systems analysis support to the NAVWAR Front Office. The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief of Staff and play a key role in the efficient management and execution of various program-related activities, as well as providing technical expertise in data systems and process automation. The role involves supporting strategic planning, tracking program processes, recommending improvements to business operations, and implementing tools to automate and visualize data and workflows using commercial best practices in government-provided IT solutions, such as FlankSpeed (Microsoft 365) or other application stacks. Key Responsibilities: Program Management Support: Prepare, update, and maintain documentation, reports, analyses, processes, surveys, metrics, briefings, data visualizations, and dashboards to ensure effective program management and communication.
Support strategic planning, process improvement, and communications to help drive alignment and efficiency within the organization.
Identify and implement activities to improve business operations and processes using best practices.
Review and recommend program and project management tools to streamline processes and enhance program performance.
Track the status of various program processes to ensure timelines, deliverables, and milestones are met.
Collect and route inputs (e.g., comments, proposed updates, and changes) for program documents, policies, instructions, and position papers.
Support special projects as assigned by the Government, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities.
IT Systems Analysis Support: Provide support for the cyber baseline and modernization tracker, which involves aggregating, collating, and displaying various data sources in a bandwidth-constrained environment.
Analyze, prepare, and implement workflows that automate processes and manage data.
Analyze, cleanse, aggregate, curate, and integrate data from disparate business systems.
Prepare architectures, prototypes, and develop policy guidance.
Implement and support data analytics and workflow solutions within government-provided commercial IT tools, such as databases, data integration platforms, encryption, cybersecurity, data visualization tools, application hosting platforms, knowledge portals, wikis, and low-code/no-code application platforms.
Requirements Qualifications: Program Management Skills:5+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition program office.
IT Systems Expertise: Experience in data analytics, system integration, and process automation, with familiarity in government-provided IT solutions such as Microsoft 365, FlankSpeed, and low-code/no-code platforms.
Data Management & Integration: Ability to analyze, clean, aggregate, and integrate data from diverse systems and sources.
Technical Proficiency: Experience developing scripts, reports, visualizations, and algorithms, as well as knowledge of cybersecurity, encryption, and data protection best practices.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support briefings, policy recommendations, and documentation preparation.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to support special projects and respond to new challenges with flexibility and critical thinking.
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Active Secret Clearance Salary at Highbury Defense is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $105,000-125,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Highbury Defense’s total compensation package for employees. We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.