Senior Governance Operations Lead

Senior Governance Operations Lead

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Governance Operations Lead with a Secret Security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Arlington, VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services (KPS) is seeking a highly professional and experienced Senior Governance Operations Lead to support the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW(R&E)) Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) Governance Council. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of the council, ensuring its efficient and effective operation in a high-stakes environment. The role is responsible for seamless coordination among senior Department of War (DoW) stakeholders and requires the ability to prepare materials for and confidently brief senior executives and Flag Officers. You will play a key role in driving the council's agenda and facilitating data-driven decision-making across the DoW enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Council Facilitation : Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all meetings of the USW(R&E) CDAO Governance Council, ensuring they are productive and aligned with strategic War priorities.
• Executive Briefings : Prepare, consolidate, and deliver concise, high-impact briefings and decision packages for senior executives and Flag Officers on council activities, data issues, and strategic initiatives.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication : Serve as the primary liaison for the Governance Council, facilitating communication and coordinating activities with key stakeholders across the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), the Military Departments, and other DoW components.
• Documentation & Record Keeping : Capture, formalize, and circulate detailed meeting minutes, key decisions, and action items. Maintain the official repository for all council documentation, policies, and standards in accordance with DoW record-keeping requirements.
• Action Item Tracking : Monitor and track the status of all action items and initiatives assigned by the council, following up with responsible parties to ensure completion and providing regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Analytical Support : Analyze and synthesize complex information related to data issues, policy exception requests, and strategic initiatives to provide the council with the necessary context for informed decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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