Operations Support Specialist

Summary

The client is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to work across three complex strategy areas: Workforce Development, Foundational Capabilities, and Data Modernization.

Hybrid Details

2 days in office per week (flexible), 12-month duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex tasks involved in the implementation and administration of the grant, a unique, cross-cutting funding opportunity that supports all divisions and programs.
• Organize and maintain official electronic files in MS Teams/SharePoint to ensure information is easy to find and cataloged for future reference.
• Assist with the purchasing and procurement of goods and services that support the goals of the grant.
• Study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
• Assist with coordination and communication with other state teams.
• Coordinate the flow of work across strategy areas and various programs within the agency.
• Track projects through execution and completion; elevate issues that need follow-up.
• Attend conferences and meetings on behalf of the executive leadership team and take notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Flexibility and comfort working as part of a team and independently in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift.
• Strong understanding of government administration, processes, and procedures.
• Comfortable working in SharePoint.
• Familiarity with JIRA preferred.

Qualifications

Education gained through successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education; and experience gained through employment in a government role assisting a high-level official performing complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs that had effect on all large divisions, departments, or agencies.