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Systems Planning & Analysis · 3 days ago

Knowledge Management Specialist

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to provide onsite support, focusing on integrating personnel and processes across the information lifecycle to enhance organizational performance and decision-making.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The DARPA Director's Office, Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG), requires a disciplined focus on integrating personnel, processes, and tools across the information lifecycle to create shared understanding and improve organizational performance with decision-making

This position requires presence, deep engagement with teammates, proactive situational awareness, and the ability to translate complex S&T information into clear, actionable guidance for leadership

The Knowledge Manager provides high-visibility, full-spectrum support to SIG leadership, LNOs, SCFP personnel, and DARPA Technical Offices

Responsibilities center on sustaining organizational readiness, strengthening cross-agency coordination, and enabling precise, timely, and confident decision-making across DARPA's military and civilian enterprise

The candidate will provide structured knowledge management and workflow support, including SharePoint/Teams governance, authoritative repositories, version control, and standardized processes that enhance information flow and traceability

Additional responsibilities include developing leadership-ready briefs, talking points, decision memos, and integrated data products and synthesis of complex technical content into concise, accessible formats

The candidate will support high-tempo tasker management, meeting preparation, cross-office coordination, and execution of SIG-level priorities with accuracy and timeliness

Qualification

Microsoft 365PowerBIWorkflow automationData visualization toolsOrganizational communicationsScience/technology policyProgram managementAnalytical skillsSynthesizing technical informationInterpersonal skillsJoint military structureOrganizational readiness

Required

Bachelor's degree

Active DoD Secret clearance

Advanced knowledge of organizational communications, science/technology policy, and program management

5+ years of progressive responsibility supporting executive leadership, complex S&T programs, and mission-critical operations within government or industry

Demonstrated experience supporting a DARPA-comparable high-tempo S&T organization providing operational support

Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to operate effectively in dynamic, time-sensitive environments

Demonstrated experience synthesizing large volumes of technical information into concise, leadership-ready formats

Professional experience requiring understanding of joint military structure

Expert in Microsoft 365, PowerBI, workflow automation, and data visualization tools to enhance situational awareness and operational transparency

Able to work fully onsite based on client needs