IT Action Item Officer

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas at a United States Air Force base is seeking a senior assistant to support the IT Branch Chief, aligning strategic objectives with daily execution.

You will translate complex technical data into executive reports, manage tasking, coordinate cross-functional projects, and ensure operational readiness while safeguarding security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting IT leadership with strategic initiatives and operational execution.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into executive-ready reports and briefings.
• Proven track record in coordinating cross-functional projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal aide and technical advisor to the IT Branch Chief to align strategy with operations.
• Provide direct support to IT Operations and Technical Advisor on special projects and task management.
• Act as primary contact for the Branch Chief, delivering analysis on operations and emerging technologies.
• Translate technical data into clear reports and executive briefings for leadership.
• Collaborate with the Technical Advisor to assess emerging technologies and integration feasibility.
• Prepare technical documentation, responses, and presentations for the Branch Chief.
• Receive and manage incoming taskers, assign to sections, track progress, and ensure on-time completion.
• Coordinate between Branch Chief and Section Chiefs on cross-functional projects and resources.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of ongoing projects and provide regular status updates.
• Assist in daily IT operations, prioritizing tasks and maintaining operational readiness and stability.
• Manage the Branch Chief’s calendar, schedule meetings, and prepare read-ahead materials.
• Streamline branch administrative processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Lead special projects delegated by the Branch Chief from conception to completion.

Skills

Strategic coordination

Technical advisory

Administrative excellence

Task management

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

• Serve as the principal aide and technical advisor to the Information Technology (IT) Branch Chief, functioning as a force multiplier to ensure the seamless alignment of strategic objectives with daily operational execution. This role requires a unique blend of high-level technical acumen, strategic coordination, and administrative excellence to manage the tempo and efficiency of the branch.
• Provide direct support to the IT Operations Branch Chief and Technical Advisor as needed, assisting with special projects, task management, and strategic initiatives to ensure leadership's objectives are met.
• Act as a primary point of contact for the Branch Chief, providing analysis and recommendations on operational matters, emerging technologies, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex technical data from operational teams into clear, concise reports, summaries, and executive-level briefings for leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Advisor to evaluate emerging technologies, providing operational insights and hands‑on assistance in the assessment of their potential impact and integration feasibility.
• Prepare and refine technical documentation, formal responses, and presentations on behalf of the Branch Chief.
• Receive, analyze, and manage incoming taskers from higher leadership, ensuring they are properly assigned to the appropriate section, tracked, and completed on schedule.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between the Branch Chief and Section Chiefs, facilitating collaboration on cross‑functional projects, de‑conflicting resources, and monitoring progress against established milestones.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of all ongoing projects and operational activities within the branch, providing regular status updates to the Chief and proactively identifying potential risks or delays.
• Assist the Branch Chief in overseeing daily IT operations, helping to prioritize tasks, manage workflows, and ensure operational readiness and stability.
• Manage the Branch Chief’s calendar for strategic engagements, schedule key meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and prepare all necessary read‑ahead materials.
• Streamline administrative processes within the branch, including managing information flow, organizing branch‑level documentation, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Take the lead on special projects and initiatives as delegated by the Branch Chief, driving them from conception to completion.

• Serve as the principal aide and technical advisor to the Information Technology (IT) Branch Chief, functioning as a force multiplier to ensure the seamless alignment of strategic objectives with daily operational execution. This role requires a unique blend of high-level technical acumen, strategic coordination, and administrative excellence to manage the tempo and efficiency of the branch.
• Provide direct support to the IT Operations Branch Chief and Technical Advisor as needed, assisting with special projects, task management, and strategic initiatives to ensure leadership's objectives are met.
• Act as a primary point of contact for the Branch Chief, providing analysis and recommendations on operational matters, emerging technologies, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex technical data from operational teams into clear, concise reports, summaries, and executive-level briefings for leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Advisor to evaluate emerging technologies, providing operational insights and hands‑on assistance in the assessment of their potential impact and integration feasibility.
• Prepare and refine technical documentation, formal responses, and presentations on behalf of the Branch Chief.
• Receive, analyze, and manage incoming taskers from higher leadership, ensuring they are properly assigned to the appropriate section, tracked, and completed on schedule.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between the Branch Chief and Section Chiefs, facilitating collaboration on cross‑functional projects, de‑conflicting resources, and monitoring progress against established milestones.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of all ongoing projects and operational activities within the branch, providing regular status updates to the Chief and proactively identifying potential risks or delays.
• Assist the Branch Chief in overseeing daily IT operations, helping to prioritize tasks, manage workflows, and ensure operational readiness and stability.
• Manage the Branch Chief’s calendar for strategic engagements, schedule key meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and prepare all necessary read‑ahead materials.
• Streamline administrative processes within the branch, including managing information flow, organizing branch‑level documentation, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Take the lead on special projects and initiatives as delegated by the Branch Chief, driving them from conception to completion.

Education

Requires 3 to 10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the applicable discipline. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.