Federal Task Management Specialist - Senior Associate

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic Task Management Specialist to serve as the operational coordinator and force multiplier for our federal government clients, providing administrative, reporting, task management, and coordination support across a large cybersecurity organization.

This Senior Associate role will act as the central integration point for client activities, working with Action Officers and leadership to improve efficiency, accountability, and consistency in processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).
• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• 5+ years supporting government operations or mission support.
• Experience coordinating correspondence for leaders.
• Excellent research, data gathering, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically.
• Strong deadline management and multi-tasking.
• Adaptable to changing project scope and timelines.
• Ability to interact with senior leadership and client staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate technical and policy inputs into reports and recommendations.
• Develop data collection methodologies and tools.
• Track incoming/outgoing taskers, projects, and requests.
• Route tasks to appropriate branches and drive completion.
• Identify process improvements and optimize workflows.
• Draft, review, and edit policy memos and decisions.
• Maintain calendars, rosters, contact databases, and charts.
• Collaborate with government personnel to optimize logistics.
• Build relationships and liaise between branches and organizations.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and leadership engagements.
• Prepare briefing materials, attendee lists, and action trackers.
• Provide onsite logistical and notetaking support.
• Write SOPs, checklists, and governance documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Public Administration

Organizational Management

Cybersecurity

Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic Task Management Specialist to serve as the operational coordinator and force multiplier for our federal government clients, providing administrative, reporting, task management, and coordination support across a large cybersecurity organization.

This Senior Associate role will act as the central integration point for client activities, working with Action Officers and leadership to improve efficiency, accountability, and consistency in processes and workflows.