IT Operations and Planning Specialist

• Serves as the IT Operations planner and provides status updates to key leaders
• Leads coordination efforts for the cross-functional team to meet contract requirements
• Interfaces with internal functional teams and external customers for planning, prioritization, and issue resolution
• Interact with and supports customers by applying specific program knowledge to execute program management tasks
• Coordinates with internal and external program participants to support customer goals
• Assists in researching and collecting data to prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports
• Prepares professional-looking spreadsheets, reports, and presentations utilizing Microsoft Office tools
• Develops and maintains an organized filing system in compliance with record retention policies
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of company documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Department Internal Procedures (DIPs)
• Creates and maintains master files/schedules related to program history, execution, and status for the life of the program
• Reviews, evaluates, and provides assessments of technical and non-technical program reports
• research specific areas and prepares findings
• Reviews and distributes incoming correspondence, drafts responses for review and signature
• Assists in tracking and validating contract requirements and status
• Assists in generating Purchase Requests (PR), Information Technology Procurement Requests (ITPR), and other related purchasing documentation
• Coordinates and maintains program documentation including plans, schedules, briefings, and reports
• Performs additional duties as directed by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s Degree
• DOD Approved 8570 IAT Level I Baseline Certification within 6 months of start date
• 8 years of relevant professional experience with a significant background in IT operations and office administration
• Demonstrated experience with Network Operations and Change Management principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance
• US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Business School preferred

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance