Secret Clearance Management Position
The selected candidate will have several responsibilities from day to day drawn from a wide array of activities and experience working in the following areas :
- Supporting project management and support services for innovative business improvement projects
- Creating strategic communication products for senior leadership and workforce reporting
- Communicating with Program Managers and POCs from customer organizations
- Developing materials for program management coaching to help innovation project owners succeed. This includes reviewing, shaping, aligning, facilitating, providing pitch coaching, and incubating bottom-up innovation projects through various mediums such as innovation campaigns, open calls, and leadership-directed tasking
- Facilitating workshops with large teams to strengthen team collaboration, communication, practices, and efficiency
- Supporting the purchase, development, implementation, and workforce adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools
- Conducting research activities, draw connections between latest regulations / policies and acquisition management gaps, and formulate logical justifications for potential pilots or prototypes
- Supporting the building, testing, and maintaining various project management tools and templates on a routine basis, and support the decommissioning or updating of outdated tools or templates
- Developing and tracking key success metrics by setting up data collection processes, monitoring project impact and status, generating reports, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals to guide decision-making and improve innovation processes.
Expected Deliverables :
Facilitated WorkshopsArtificial Intelligence SolutionsStrategic Initiative FrameworkMVPs / Program Pathfinders5-Year RoadmapMust be able to support onsite in-office at the LA Air Force Base in El Segundo 5x a weekBachelor's Degree in Business Administration field or minimum of 5 years of related experience. MBA or other advanced degree (desired, not required)Minimum of 5 years professional working experienceExperience in leading or supporting in business process improvement, innovation, program management, modernization, and transformation projectsProficiency in program management toolsExperience facilitating large teams and / or workshopsGeneral familiarity with Artificial Intelligence as a user and developerBasic knowledge of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine LearningAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectivelyPreferred Skills :
Experience project management frameworks and methodologies, innovation and design thinking frameworksKnowledge of change management methodologies, strategic communication plans, workshop facilitation, and skills coachingProficient analytical skills with experience in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendationsFormal facilitation training and certification(s)Expertise in implementing Artificial Intelligence solutions (including cloud, network, and cybersecurity security expertise) and gaining user adoptionAbility to work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative solutions, and identify and mitigate risks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policiesStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategicallyUnderstanding of leading commercial practices for innovation managementFamiliarity with business improvement processes and strategic impact initiativesWillingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologiesStrong organizational skills and attention to detailClearance requirement : Must have an active Secret Clearance
Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations. Salary Range : $170,000 - $190,000
Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.
Work Environment : This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands : This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing maybe required. This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Mental Demands : Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.