Senior Automation and Knowledge Management Specialist

Job ID: 2600130

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-07

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Knowl/Collab Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

POSITION: Senior Automation & Knowledge Management Specialist
Location: Primarily remote, with occasional onsite work in Arlington, VA (must reside within a 2-hour drive of Washington, DC).

SAIC is seeking a Senior Automation & Knowledge Management Specialist with an active Secret clearance to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). This role focuses on optimizing business processes and implementing scalable knowledge management solutions using cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on system requirements, design, coding, configuration, testing, system administration, and end-user support.
• Develop, configure, and maintain knowledge management and process automation solutions using SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, Dataverse, and other technologies.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations for short- and long-term automation and knowledge management strategies tailored to OUSD(R&E)'s evolving needs.
• Design, develop, and manage custom SharePoint sites, workflows, and solutions to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement in current processes and systems; implement business process optimizations.
• Offer architecture, configuration, code development, system administration, and functional support on Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 projects.
• Use Power Fx to create and maintain custom formulations and complex workflows across Power Platform, SharePoint, and Dataverse.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide SME-level expertise in SharePoint, M365, and Power Platform tools.
• Develop and integrate solutions that enhance organizational efficiency using existing technologies like MS Azure, SharePoint, and Power Platform.
• Lead full-stack development efforts using low code/no code/pro code platforms.
• Build enterprise-grade solutions to support high-transaction scenarios with real-time processing and delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements and support process modernization initiatives.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to optimize internal processes and IT service delivery for OUSD(R&E).
• Provide technical leadership in programming languages such as Power Fx, SQL, JavaScript, Python, and DAX.
• Utilize business intelligence tools like Power BI and Tableau to visualize data and enhance decision-making.
• Administer ongoing maintenance and continuous improvements for knowledge management solutions.
• Facilitate training, knowledge transfer, and discussions with stakeholders to promote adoption of IT solutions.

Qualifications

Required Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance (required to maintain employment).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and nine (9) or more years of relevant experience, OR
  • Master's degree and seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of specialized experience in information technology or related components. Specialized areas may include:
  • Cloud application architecture
  • Business process automation
  • Business process reengineering
  • Data architecture
  • Activity and data modeling
• Technical Expertise in:
  • Dataverse (Required).
  • Required programming languages:
    • SQL, Power Fx, and DAX (Mandatory).
    • Additional proficiency in Bootstrap, JavaScript, and Python is preferred.
  • Software platforms:
    • Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
    • SharePoint 2016/SharePoint Online
    • Azure and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
    • Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint Designer, and InfoPath
• Additional Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in building and maintaining process automation and knowledge management solutions using SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, Dataverse, and Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a focus on optimizing business processes and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver integrated IT solutions aligned with mission and organizational needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD or other government agencies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in developing and managing custom SharePoint solutions, workflows, and enterprise schemas.
• Proficiency in enterprise reengineering efforts and applying process improvement methodologies.

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