SSO Operations Assistant

This position is in the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), Office of the Assistant

Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)). The

ASW(SO/LIC) serves as the principal civilian advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War

and has statutory responsibility for overseeing special operations-peculiar administrative

matters pertaining to the readiness and organization of special operations forces (SOF),

resources and equipment, and civilian personnel.

The Operations Analyst serves as the central operational engine for the SSO, driving daily

business cadence, cross-functional coordination, and rapid issue resolution to keep

routine operations moving forward without friction. While maintaining baseline oversight of

the physical workspace and infrastructure, the primary dividend of this role is broad

operational continuity: unblocking workflows, aligning administrative and logistical

requirements, coordinating vendor and partner integration, and ensuring leadership and

staff have the resources, systems, and operational support necessary to execute their

mission every day.

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI. U.S. Citizenship required.

• Technical: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience

with dashboards, reporting tools, or contract management systems preferred.

• Core Competencies: Ability to work independently, manage competing

priorities, communicate effectively with senior military and civilian stakeholders,

and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations. Must be able to work well in

team environments

• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of progressive experience in business operations, project

coordination, or facilities management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. Business Administration,

Operations Management, Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management or

Engineering)

• Familiar or experience with SOF operations, secure environments, and federal

space utilization standards.

• Ability to think at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels to visualize impacts

of decision making in complex systems.

• Project Management or Process Improvement certification (PMI, SCRUM, ACP) with

ability to analyze complex processes and provide recommendations to improve

effectiveness.

This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!

We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.