Senior Program Associate Security Clearance

Position: 4268 Senior Program Associate with Security Clearance
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a mission-driven Senior Program Associate to support the delivery of a high-visibility initiative supporting a defense sector client. In this role, you'll work alongside program leadership to help develop and operate a high-tempo capability that identifies mission needs, scouts solutions, and drives integration into operational environments. The ideal candidate brings both strong execution skills and the ability to think strategically-capable of translating big-picture objectives into concrete deliverables and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

You'll balance independent work with close collaboration, ensuring our delivery is timely, high-quality, and mission-focused. At a high level, you'll be responsible for:
* Supporting federal client engagements across the US government GENERAL DUTIES:
* Assist with the planning and delivery of client work in areas such as:
* Drafting reports, strategies, assessments, and other written deliverables
* Creating presentations and visuals that effectively communicate client requirements
* Developing, organizing, and executing both in-person and virtual training and delivery workshops
* Researching and analyzing federal legislation, policy, and agency documentation
* Identifying, evaluating, and recommending emerging technology solutions using both open source and proprietary data sources
* Work with program managers to ensure delivery meets contractual requirements, including cost and schedule
* Coordinate with delivery team and sales team on upsell and expansion opportunities
* Represent at conferences, events, and meetings with leaders from government, and industry
* Help grow network of government innovators by building and maintaining relationships with government stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 2-5 years of work experience; preferably some experience working within DoD or the Army
* Prior experience delivering client-facing client work and developing effective communications collateral
* The ability to work without being closely managed and continuously WOW
* Strong interest and exposure to in one or more of the following areas: government contracting and acquisitions, government finance and budgeting, processes re-engineering, organizational design, policy, government culture-change, data analytics/visualization, and/or communications materials
* Exposure/experience in tech scouting
* Understanding and comfort with agile project management
* An ability to work independently and with a team to meet client deadlines
* An ability to listen to clients and discern needs
* A willingness and ability to support operations in a fast-paced environment
* Proven problem-solving, self-management, and organizational skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A willingness to work in an environment that is welcoming, open, transparent, curious, collaborative, challenging, results-driven, and fun! CLEARANCE:
* Top Secret minimum