Essential Functions:

• Work consists of making moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues but typically are not complex.
• Problems may require understanding of other job areas.
• Problems are typically solved drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issues.
• Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management.
• May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Works under general supervision.
• May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
• May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• May manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others work product.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• In pursuit of Bachelors or Masters degree in related field

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to work with contacts within and outside of own department.
• Ability to communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.).
• Explain and interpret processes and procedures to others within and outside the job area.
• Ability to justify and gain cooperation regarding processes, practices and procedures.