The Operations Specialist will directly support the Office of Defense Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NA-24).

This full-time position is contingent upon client approval. This position is located in Washington, DC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• As a critical member of the NA-24 Front Office team, develop proposals to strengthen processes, systems, and procedures to track, coordinate and respond to a high volume of daily actions. Implement improvements and continue to identify and recommend efficiencies. Develop standard operating procedures and routinely communicate updates to all relevant staff.
• Prioritize incoming actions and coordinate the response and review in coordination with subject matter experts, management, and other program offices as necessary.
• Support the communication of consistent NA-24 messaging in responses to all actions. Assist in developing new approaches to organize and catalog completed actions to use as a resource to respond to similar actions as appropriate.
• Serve as primary liaison to various committees and organizations. Assist with editing input for consistency in NA-24 messaging and strategy.

• Serve as a liaison between NA-24 program offices, the Outreach Team, and Public Affairs to increase NA-24’s profile. Attend monthly meetings and identify opportunities to publicize programmatic events.
• Participate in strategic planning and programmatic review meetings and to document, track, and help facilitate the completion of resulting actions.

• Serve as NA-24 liaison for high-level meetings and briefings. Produce read-ahead materials, generate talking points, and draft policy papers and other documents as necessary.
• Help to prepare required materials, including briefings, background papers, and talking points, for meetings and trips of NA-24, agency, or departmental leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• DOE Q clearance - current and active, or ability to obtain a Q clearance
• Minimum 5-10 years professional experience
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Must be able to manage the workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Must be able to meet or exceed short turnaround deadlines
• Experience with working collaboratively with senior management
• Time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills are critical
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s preferred
• DOE Q clearance - current and active
• Previous experience with tasker management and organization

LOCATION: This is a full-time onsite position in Washington, DC 20024, USA

• Telework options are available with a requirement to be in the office at least three days a week, based on the level of in-person meetings and office needs.

SALARY:

• Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Benefits MELE Offers
· Hybrid remote/office work environment.
· Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
· Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
· Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
· 401(k) with Employer Match
· Cross-training opportunities