Role Objective 

The Sales Associate works to achieve store sales goals by setting the ALO experience & Brand Mission standard. Creating an authentic, organic experience of excellence for every guest through genuine connection, product education and educating customers about our community and culture. This individual is an expert in all facets of product knowledge, including features, benefits, fabric, usage, design, and care. The Sales Associate thrives working on a team and relishes a culture of feedback and excellence.  

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Impacts the business and store environment in a positive manner aligning with store leadership and company goals. 
• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives, while optimizing productivity and efficiency
• Ensure engagement with customers and provide a friendly and easy to shop environment
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers
• In partnership with leadership team, analyze reports to strategize and deliver results; support achieving action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed
• Knowledge of store goals, company communication, initiatives, new product launches and any additional information required by the Store Leadership Team; educate on guest-facing initiatives on the floor
• Confidently introduces all facets of the ALO business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through personal testimony and knowledge of all aspects and details
• Leverages company tools, incentives, and strategies to support meeting store goals
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Educates guests and staff on our product, community and culture
• Understand and protect the daily schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the Store Leadership
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Ensure all front and back of house procedures are executed in accordance with company Policy & Procedures
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Sales Associate Qualifications 

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

Sales Associate Schedule 

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 30 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. Full-Time non-exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 - 40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

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OVERVIEW

The Sales & Service Lead is integral to the elevating the guest experience at ALO.  They will ensure we deliver our targets for engagement, guest education and interaction, create a service-lead environment on the sales floor, and ultimately create a sanctuary that sets ALO apart from other retailers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Service Leader 

• Lead an exceptional guest experience on the floor through assessing the level of guest connection and technical product education and supporting team members to address gaps through feedback and coaching 
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers 
• Analyze reports in order to strategize and deliver results; support implementing action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities 
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed. 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience. 
• Directly oversee the Sales & Service Associates and Cashiers; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner  

• Collaborate with Community & Studio, Operations and Visual Leads to ensure cross-functional training and to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Sales & Service Manager (e.g. from the SCC) 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles 
• Job Level: Associate

The Sales & Service Lead is full-time and requires 32-40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

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OBJECTIVE

The Store Manager is a true business owner for their store. They are responsible for leading, managing and continuously developing all aspects of their store's business. They are accountable for creating and maintaining a positive and highly productive work environment that aligns with the company's mission. They will be responsible for consistently achieving sales & profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards and developing a highly successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.

Business Leader 

• Develop and execute the store’s retail strategies
• Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
• Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store
• Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
• Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals  

People Leader 

• Ensure that the store team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Develops an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching  
• Conducts talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy 

Operations Leader 

• Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure execution of all key strategies
• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines  
• Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation  
• Develop schedules that deliver business results while maintaining labor effectively 

Flow Experience Leader 

• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals 
• Is an ALO ambassador and creates a culture that aligns with our mission
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
• Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout store to achieve goals and KPI’s 

Store Manager Qualifications 

• 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)  
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly Motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit  
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

 Store Manager Schedule 

To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January).   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

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Anduril’s Quality organization is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Sydney, Australia. The Quality team works with our internal teams, customers and suppliers to ensure the deployment of reliable products that meet all mission requirements. The Quality Inspector will support the Manufacturing/Production teams, and be responsible for learning and executing detailed inspection processes necessary to ensure a quality product in a timely manner. Some of the daily duties will include inspecting incoming materials, equipment, and products to ensure quality specifications are met. Additionally, you'll investigate/ troubleshoot product and production issues, raise non-conformance tickets for triage, support product traceability, take corrective action as well as implement standards/ specifications/ processes cross-functionally with Quality Teams.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work in a modern manufacturing environment on incoming inspection, in-process inspection and end of line inspection.
• Support Material review board processes.
• Propose, develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review with the product quality and manufacturing engineers
• Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to Anduril's quality policy.
• Support the calibration process of test equipment, jigs and fixtures. Coordinate calibration
• Support internal and external audits on processes and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Scanning, torque, multimeters etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, MBD drawings)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge, understanding dimension and tolerancing
• Experience with inspection of CNC machined parts, fabricated weldments and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (PCBs, wire-harnesses)
• Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001 or similar QMS standard
• Experience with communicating in cross functional teams and with suppliers as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical or Associates degree in related quality/ mechanical/ aerospace engineering field
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight - strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements and processes
• Knowledge of with Maritime vessel requirements
• Experience with validation and testing assemblies and their components

Required:

• 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant).
• Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions.
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus.
• A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Preferred / Bonus:

• Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks.
• Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load).
• Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions.
• Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications.
• Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management.

What we offer

• A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience.
• A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker.
• Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect).
• Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision.
• A purpose-driven mission: building software that’s reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people.                  

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Required:

• 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant).
• Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions.
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus.
• A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Preferred / Bonus:

• Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks.
• Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load).
• Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions.
• Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications.
• Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management.

What we offer

• A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience.
• A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker.
• Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect).
• Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision.
• A purpose-driven mission: building software that’s reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people.

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience             

Think you’re a good fit for this job? 

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Position Overview 

Seeking an RMF Sr. Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) and Subject Matter Expert to support mission critical Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW (R&E) capabilities within all facets of the RMF.  This pioneering domain presents unique challenges, necessitating skilled ISSMs to maintain system security and oversee cyber implementation. The role demands accountability for upholding security standards across the organization, navigating the evolving landscape of defense technology and safeguarding sensitive information crucial to national security. To be successful in this position the candidate must possess a firm understanding of statutory guidance such as statutory guidance including 570.01 (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program), DoWI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity), DoW Directive 8140.03 (Information Systems Security Manager – DoW Cyber Exchange), and NIST 800-37 r2 (Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations). 

Successful candidates should be able to:

• Expertly Implements and Manages Cybersecurity Controls: Implement and manage controls across all system lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53 requirements to maintain robust security posture, tailored risk mitigations, and full alignment with DoW cybersecurity directives and OVL processes.
• Security Policy Development: Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to information systems. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the impact of security incidents.
• Security Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, and other stakeholders to plan and implement security measures for information systems. This includes establishing security controls and standards for information systems including Continuous Monitoring.
• Incident Response and Management: Develop and implement incident response procedures to reconstitute system operations to address security incidents and breaches.
• Assurance and Resiliency: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks. Conduct periodic security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Security Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, and incident reports. Provide regular reports to management on the status of information security and any identified risks or vulnerabilities.

Work Location: Full-Time Onsite (Mark Center, DMV)

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

• Utilize expert knowledge and experience regarding risk management strategies in support of a major DoW program.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity authority responsible for integrating System Security Engineering (SSE) principles into system design, development, and operational processes to ensure systems are secure by design and aligned with mission requirements.
• Collaborate between the Cyber Risk Assessor/Security Control Assessor and the program as well as DoW senior leadership.
• Reporting of status and metrics for body of evidence and authorization conditions.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to information systems, to include threat modeling, attack surface analysis, and mission impact evaluation.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the impact of security incidents, ensuring alignment with system architecture and engineering design.
• Oversee and validate system security architecture, including authorization boundaries, data flows, trust zones, and external system interfaces (ISAs), ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, engineers, and developers to plan, design, and implement security measures for information systems, ensuring security controls are engineered into solutions and not applied post-development.
• Ensure integration of cybersecurity within DevSecOps pipelines, including validation of secure coding practices, automated scanning (SAST/DAST), and software supply chain risk management.
• Develop and implement incident response procedures to reconstitute system operations and address security incidents and breaches.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks while validating technical control implementation effectiveness across the system lifecycle.
• Conduct periodic security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement, ensuring alignment between control implementation and assessment outcomes.
• Lead and manage Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, including oversight of ACAS, SCAP, STIG compliance, and system telemetry integration to detect and respond to security posture drift.
• Perform and oversee Security Impact Analyses (SIA) for system changes, technology refresh, and new capability integration to determine impact on authorization status and required actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, architecture artifacts, and incident reports.
• Provide regular reports to the Government customer on the status of information security, risk posture, and any identified vulnerabilities or operational risks.
• Provide support regarding the DoW’s agile authorization. Experience with Operation Vulcan Logic (OVL) processes a plus.
• Ensure systems are:
• Secure by design
• Continuously monitored
• Objectively assessed
• Defensible to the Authorizing Official (AO)
• Should have a strong background in information security, systems engineering, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement, ability to proactively network and establish relationships.
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Successful candidates should be able to: (Enhanced Section)

• Expertly implement and manage cybersecurity controls across all system lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Apply System Security Engineering (SSE) principles (NIST 800-160) to ensure security is embedded within system architecture, design, and implementation.
• Translate cybersecurity requirements into technical engineering solutions and system configurations.
• Analyze system architectures to identify security gaps, attack vectors, and design weaknesses, and recommend engineering-based mitigations.
• Oversee integration of Zero Trust principles, identity management (ICAM), and encryption solutions within system environments.
• Ensure effective implementation of Continuous Monitoring strategies, including automated data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Interpret assessment results and translate findings into actionable engineering and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support DevSecOps and continuous ATO (cATO) approaches through automation, tooling, and integration of security into development pipelines.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology, or other related degree fields (master’s degree is preferred or at least 10 years of related experience)
• At least 10+ years of cybersecurity experience including a senior technical or management role, Project or Program Management experience a plus.
• At least one IAT/IAM or equivalent security certifications ex. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or CASP
• Experience working with OSD leadership or Military component or branch.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills briefing senior military and government civilian leadership.
• Experienced with writing policies, guides, procedures.
• Experience in hands on with eMASS, Xacta and/or other GRC tools.
• Experience with Federal and FedRamp A&A Processes.
• Experienced and comfortable advising at the Senior Executive Service (SES) level of customers

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking an associate level Action Officer / Business Operations Strategic Planner to provide Business Operations and Front Office Support within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will provide Program Administration support, including GIES leadership with scheduling and execution of meetings, day-to-day business operations of the office, communication with program stakeholders, leadership correspondence, and Congressional task tracking.  

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Support GIES executive leadership in all assigned areas, including oversight of industrial base initiatives, task forces, interagency efforts, and operational activities.
• Provide executive administrative support to the GIES Principal Director, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Directors, including process and project administration, agenda and meeting management, scheduling, information management, logistics and travel coordination, and customer relationship management.
• Deliver centralized business operations and executive secretariat support, including:
• Managing correspondence control and coordinating/routing staffing packages for approval.
• Performing quality assurance on products prior to dissemination.
• Assisting government site/office managers with administrative and operational activities such as facilities and security management, visitor escorting, records management, personnel onboarding/offboarding, and communications.
• Conduct business process management analysis by evaluating current GIES processes for effectiveness, identifying bottlenecks and problem areas, and recommending mitigation and streamlining actions.
• Recommend and implement business process improvements, including:
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational guidance.
• Developing and delivering business process and procedures training.
• Establishing and maintaining mechanisms to track GIES taskers from initiation through closure.
• Support financial management activities, including budget development and management, preparation and presentation of financial reports, expense monitoring and control, identification of cost-saving opportunities, compliance with financial regulations, risk assessment and mitigation, and alignment of financial practices with organizational objectives.
• Analyze statutes and congressional actions for impacts on GIES and coordinate, consolidate, and draft responses to congressional letters, inquiries, and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 2 + years’ relevant business operations and front office experience 
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions and initiatives.   
• Experience assisting with or preparing forecasts, analyzing trends, and reporting regulations and business conditions.   
• Experience assisting with the development and analysis of metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures and business systems.  
• Experience identifying potential business risks, such as business performance, business and economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment. 
• Understanding or experience of developing a working timeline, using industry best/proven practices to understand the problem and objective, collecting data, considering alternatives, and providing output or recommendations. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong interpersonal/social skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Proven ability to brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers 
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiates ensuring objectives are met. 
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or a recognized equivalent with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives.