Senior Automation Specialist

Koniag IT Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Automation Specialist with a Top-Secret security clearance to support our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

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

The Senior Automation Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automated business processes and workflow solutions that improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. This position supports organizational modernization efforts by identifying manual processes suitable for automation and deploying scalable technology solutions across business functions. This position will include coordinating and working with internal and external organizations, in supporting the goals and objectives of the Office of the Secretary of War, Research and Engineering, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for automation and workflow optimization
• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain automated workflows and process solutions
• Support automation initiatives using workflow automation platforms, scripting tools, and enterprise technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Monitor automated systems and troubleshoot issues to ensure continuity of operations
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and automated notifications to improve operational visibility
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides
• Ensure automation solutions comply with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, and data governance standards
• Assist with system integrations and data synchronization across enterprise platforms
• Provide training and support to end users on automated tools and workflows
• Recommend process improvements and emerging technologies to USW(R&E) CDAO leadership

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
• Gather and develop requirements for assigned projects based on stakeholder input.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• Powerful analytical and problem-solving skills - including the ability to develop solutions in new and creative ways.
• Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to brief senior executives with little notice.
• Comfortable in a fast paced/dynamic environment.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen, hold a current DoD Top Secret Clearance.

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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 www.koniag-gs.com.

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