Business Operations Specialist

• Support project management for the Defense Suicide Prevention Office by guiding day-to-day operations and driving continuous improvements with systems and tools.
• Shape and inform the organization’s vision, strategy, and long-term goals while ensuring operational efficiency through streamlined workflows and processes.
• Enhance operational efficiency via streamlining processes, supporting project management efforts, and building or refining workflow tools to improve tracking, coordination, and execution across the enterprise.
• Support the administrative activities associated with managing information and meetings for Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee (SPRIRC).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• 3-10 years of directly related experience
• Experience supporting business operations, including conceptualizing and designing operating models that enable mission execution
• Demonstrated ability to conduct process improvement work, including identifying, defining, and implementing improvements to workflows or operational systems
• Understanding of strategic planning principles with experience supporting or contributing to organizational strategy and operating plans
• Systems understanding and the ability to assess how tools, processes, and platforms interconnect to support mission requirements
• Experience performing administrative, coordination, or project management activities in support of organizational operations
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel in support of process improvement, data analysis, and meeting minutes
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A minimum of Secret Clearance is preferred.
• Previous DoD administrative or office management experience preferred.
• Experience using workflow tools or supporting Agile methodologies, including process mapping preferred.
• Familiarity with government or public-sector operations, including task management systems like CATMS preferred.
• Ability to translate technical or workflow solutions into business outcomes to leaders preferred.
• Experience working in a military environment or within military personnel preferred.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred.

Demonstrates expertise in project management and process improvement, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic planning. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office for data analysis and workflow enhancement, while effectively supporting organizational goals in a military or public-sector context.

• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Strategic Planning
• Secret Clearance

• Process Mapping
• Data Analysis
• Workflow Design
• Operational Systems Improvement
• Agile Methodologies

• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Coordination Skills

• PMP
• Lean Six Sigma

• Defense
• Suicide Prevention
• Public Administration
• DoD Experience }