IT SME

JBW Federal; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual Costco/Sam's membership

401K

Job summary

JBW Federal, a subsidiary of the Kanaka Foundation, is seeking an IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead business process analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement across enterprise IT and cyber initiatives.

The Senior Process SME will guide cross-functional teams, ensure alignment with governance standards, and advise on emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of organizational management practices.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret business strategy and translate it into operational improvements.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Experience developing dashboards and performance metrics.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert for enterprise IT and cyber initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of secure government information systems.
• Advise government leadership on emerging technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and technical risk mitigation strategies.
• Support enterprise planning and ensure alignment with mission requirements and cybersecurity objectives.
• Evaluate existing IT infrastructure and recommend improvements to increase performance, security, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity modernization efforts.
• Assist with cybersecurity engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Participate in cybersecurity assessments, audits, inspections, and vulnerability remediation efforts.

Skills

Organizational management

Influence stakeholders

Facilitation

Business strategy translation

Data analysis

Dashboards & metrics

Strategic vs. tactical

Job description

JBW Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO whose mission is to support Native Hawaiians.

You Will Receive a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
• 401K
• ...and much, much more!

Job Description

The IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the organization's expert in business process analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement. This role partners with business leaders, technical teams, and stakeholders to evaluate current state operations, design future-state processes, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The Senior Process SME provides strategic guidance, mentors cross-functional teams, and ensures business processes align with organizational objectives, industry best practices, and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert for enterprise IT and cyber initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of secure government information systems.
• Advise government leadership on emerging technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and technical risk mitigation strategies.
• Support enterprise planning and ensure alignment with mission requirements and cybersecurity objectives.
• Evaluate existing IT infrastructure and recommend improvements to increase performance, security, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity modernization efforts.
• Assist with cybersecurity engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Participate in cybersecurity assessments, audits, inspections, and vulnerability remediation efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of organizational management practices.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret business strategy and translate it into operational improvements.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Experience developing dashboards and performance metrics.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.

Preferred Experience

• Operational excellence programs.
• Digital transformation and workflow automation.
• Enterprise architecture collaboration.
• Risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Cross-functional leadership across business and technical organizations.

Clearance

• A Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship are required to be considered for the position.

Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.