Federal Task Coordination Associate – Cyber Ops

Lafayette Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic Junior Task Management Specialist to support federal government clients with administrative and task management functions. You will work with Action Officers and leadership to improve efficiency, accountability, and workflow consistency.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate across teams in a security-conscious environment. Hybrid Arlington, VA-based position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 0-3 years of experience in government operations, program management, or cybersecurity support.
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability (EOD).
• Strong research, data gathering, analytical and listening skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection methodologies and tool development for tasks.
• Track and route incoming/outgoing taskers, projects, and information requests.
• Identify conflicting information and direct tasks to correct branch sections.
• Document processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Draft and edit policies, memos, and governance materials.
• Maintain branch rosters, contact databases, org charts, and collaboration channels.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and act as liaison between branches.
• Schedule meetings, leadership engagements, and stakeholder sessions.
• Create internal/external strategic communications, including slides and reports.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, attendee lists, and action trackers.
• Provide onsite note-taking support for meetings.
• Write SOPs, checklists, and governance documentation.
• Manage leadership calendars and travel arrangements to conferences.

Skills

DHS Suitability (EOD)

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Task management

Proactive and responsive

Stakeholder liaison

Meet deadlines & multi-task

Flexibility and adaptability

Collaborative communication

MS Office & collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic Junior Task Management Specialist to support federal government clients with administrative and task management functions. You will work with Action Officers and leadership to improve efficiency, accountability, and workflow consistency.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate across teams in a security-conscious environment. Hybrid Arlington, VA-based position.