Knowledge Manager
Job Locations: US-DC | US-VA-Lorton
| ID | 2024-19274 |
| Category | Program Analysis |
| Security Clearance Requirement | Top Secret/ SCI |
| Type | Regular Full-Time |
| Level | Senior |
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, OSD, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.
Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.
SPA's Air Force and Army Programs Group provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.
SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Knowledge Manager.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a knowledge management system. Specific responsibilities include:
- Encouraging a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaborative work flow among programs.
- Ensuring that the right knowledge goes to the right people, and that this information is promptly applied to business activities.
- Helping to capture new knowledge with the use of a knowledge management system.
- Monitoring progress and learning processes by keeping track of engagement, project outcomes and other metrics.
- Providing relevant coaching, training and support to champion a knowledge management culture.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs are identified to meet project goals.
- Conferring with program managers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
- Ensuring programs are properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
- Supporting and advising Government program management on integration across a full spectrum of interfaces.
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $165-185k.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 10+ years of general Knowledge Management
- 4+ years of Process Improvement, Process Documentation, and Process Analysis
- 3+ years of Technical Writing experience.
- Certified Knowledge Manager Certification (Knowledge Management Institute)
- JIRA, MS Project, and/or SmartSheet experience is desired
- TS/SCI and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's Degree