Operations Support Specialist
Ignite Digital
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.
We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.
Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.
Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.
Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
- Education stipends and referral bonuses
- Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
- Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
- Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
- Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
Responsibilities
• Track and maintain Project level task trackers, deliverables, and communications
• Coordinate meetings and visits, including external partners, senior leadership, sponsors, or others as directed by the Project Lead Lead and directed personnel within the project
• Take meeting notes as to assist in the management and analysis for multiple schedules inside a large project
• Assist Project Lead with Knowledge Management tasks, such as project scheduling
• Support the Project Lead by demonstrating eagerness to learn about project programs
Required Qualifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, especially Excel, Planner, Power BI, and SharePoint
• Project scheduling experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to clearly communicate issues and updates between teams and leadership
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Secret clearance
• Familiarity with NIWC Atlantic IPT processes or similar DoD program environments
• Experience supporting task management, knowledge management, or operations coordination functions
• Experience coordinating meetings and program scheduling
Salary: $80,000+ to align with education and experience
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.
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Benefits
- paid time off
About this role
Ignite Digital is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to work in-office in Charleston supporting projects that serve national security agencies. In this contract role, you'll be the operational backbone for a project team, managing task trackers and deliverables, coordinating meetings with external partners and senior leadership, taking detailed notes to support schedule analysis, and assisting the Project Lead with knowledge management and program scheduling. You'll work directly with project personnel and be expected to communicate clearly with stakeholders at multiple levels while learning the specifics of government contracting work.
The role requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools—particularly Excel, Planner, Power BI, and SharePoint—along with demonstrated project scheduling experience and excellent communication skills. You'll need to be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Prior experience in task or knowledge management, DoD program environments, or meeting coordination is preferred but not required; what matters most is your ability to organize information, track details accurately, and communicate issues and updates clearly between teams and leadership.
This position offers competitive pay starting at $80,000+ based on your background, along with PTO, education stipends, and referral bonuses. It's suited for someone organized and detail-oriented who wants hands-on experience supporting government-focused operations and is willing to work toward or already holds a security clearance.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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