Operations Specialist, Intermediate

Koniag Data Solutions (KDS), a Koniag Government Services company, has an opening for highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individuals to perform the duties of an Operations Specialist, Intermediate with our customer in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. These onsite positions require the selected candidates to hold an active Secret Clearance.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and more.

The Operation Specialists will provide administrative and managerial assistance for operations and tasking activities, communication with senior level management and outside organization, writing and summarizing correspondence, logical/common sense application of task suspenses and coordination with subordinate offices. Typical responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:

• Distribute (e-mail) notices, memos, minutes of meetings, and other correspondence
• Support assembly of senior level briefing packages often with quick turn-arounds
• Review calendars to ensure coordination
• Assist in the compilation of an event calendar for senior leadership
• Track action items
• Coordinate special programs and projects
• Support task management
• Perform comprehensive support for FOIA operations, working with FOIA Officers, POCs, and SMEs
• Identify information exempt from release under applicable laws
• Apply appropriate red actions with proper exemption annotations
• Review release recommendations and reconcile differences
• Prepare correspondence for approval by authorized officials
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and legal counsel as needed
• Prepare final response packages for signature

• Bachelor's Degree, desired.
• 3-9 years of experience providing similar support
• Data analysis experience for maintaining spreadsheets of programs, actions, tasking and document processing statistics.
• Experience with Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), the Ammunition Enterprise Portal (AEP) me Space, and various Army program management database suites.
• Required to obtain/maintain Secret clearance, to assist with taskings on classified subjects.
• Experience with electronic FOIA processing tools, preferably FOIAXpress
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Proven technical knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552)
• Ability to analyze documents and identify exempt information
• Experience with redaction processes and exemption application
• Strong attention to detail in data management and reporting

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.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.

KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long‑term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit

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