IT SME: Enterprise IT & Cyber Process Leader

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, 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.