Knowledge and Strategic Management Lead

Qed Systems Llc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short/Long-term 

Professional Growth Opportunities

Additional Benefits

Job summary

QED Systems, LLC is seeking a Knowledge and Strategic Management Lead to join our team at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This full-time professional role focuses on strategic, policy, programmatic, and technical excellence to support HQDA G-3/5/7 contract tasks.

The candidate will draft and staff Army strategic documents, analyze protection efforts, and coordinate with ARSTAF and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with Army regulations and DA standards.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must work with Government software packages, especially MS Office (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to apply analytical methodologies to raw data for clear recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Protection on Army/Joint Staff and Major Army Commands.
• Operational experience using standard automated toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, policy, programmatic, and technical expertise to enable SPP Branch support for HQDA Protection Division.
• Draft, edit, and staff documents integrating APP and protection concepts into Army plans and regulations.
• Support Joint Capability Area 7 Protection reporting for AR 525.30.
• Analyze Army Protection efforts and write recommendations; track tasks in databases.
• Prepare guidance and data calls; consolidate inputs from ARSTAF sections.
• Develop strategic forums and provide document control between HQDA, ARSTAF, and stakeholders.
• Interface with key contacts to coordinate information and apply DA standards.
• Support Army Regulations development for APP functional areas; share info across enterprise boards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Critical thinking

Analytical methodology

Executive support

ETMS2 proficiency

Oral and written communication

Documentation drafting

Policy and regulations experience

Ability to work with government teams

Tools

MS Office Suite

ETMS2

Job description

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Knowledge and Strategic Management Lead

Full Time Professional Arlington, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2267

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Knowledge and Strategic Management Lead,to join our team at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA to support our HQDA G-3/5/7 Support Services contract.

Duties:

• Provide strategic, policy, programmatic, and technical expertise to enable the Strategy, Plans, and Policy (SPP) Branch to support the HQDA Protection Division. This role is critical for integrating protection concepts into Army strategic documents, analyzing protection efforts, and ensuring effective information sharing across the enterprise.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and staffing written documents to integrate the APP and protection-related functions and concepts into Army strategic documents such as the Army Campaign Plan (ACP), the Army Installations Strategy, and other Army Regulations and related products as appropriate.
• Provide support for Joint Capability Area – 7 Protection reporting to the Joint Chiefs of Staff as required by AR 525.30 Army Strategic Readiness.
• Analyze Army Protection efforts across the Army and provide the Government Lead with written recommendations for improvement. To include conducting research to monitor, track, and resolve resultant tasks and products through appropriate databases.
• Assist the Government with preparing guidance, tasking, and data calls to supporting elements and track their input/responses. This includes writing, consolidating, and editing input from various ARSTAF sections.
• Prepare written recommendations for forwarding from the APPBOD and other appropriate strategic forums.
• Provide timely and accurate document control between HQDA Protection Division’s SPP Branch, ARSTAF and external stakeholders.
• Interface with key contacts and sources to coordinate relevant information regarding assets, applying DA written correspondence standards to all draft and final documents.
• Support the Branch in developing and integrating Army Regulations for all APP functional areas.
• Ensure information is shared with other Army/DoD enterprise management boards including but not limited to the Army Campaign Plan, Army Synchronization Meeting and other Senior level forums impacting protection-related areas.
• Provide professional and qualitative written recommendations for aligning Branch programs integration as required at the Federal, DoD, State, and Local levels.
• Provide staff support for administrative functions to ensure accurate and timely responses (incoming and outgoing) to SACO and Joint Actions Control Officer tasking, routing, tracking, and updates using ETMS2.
• Support the Branch in the development and maintenance of the APP’s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with HQDA priorities and evolving threat landscapes.
• Assist in the review and analysis of existing Army policies and regulations related to protection, identifying gaps and recommending updates to enhance effectiveness and compliance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work within Government-provided software packages with emphasis on MS Office products, for example, Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be able to think critically and apply analytical methodologies to raw data to present clear and precise recommendations.
• Ability to focus on Mission requirements while tracking multiple competing priorities.
• Require minimal supervision in the fast-paced, critical environment of the Army Headquarters.
• Must be proficient in the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) (formerly Task Management Tool).
• Ability to clearly articulate analysis through both oral and written communication.
• Ability to provide executive, technical, and administrative support to senior leaders.
• Experience with Protection on the Army/Joint Staff and/or Major Army Commands in Policy, Bi-lateral exchanges, proficient in planning and execution of working groups.
• Operational experience using standard automated toolsets to perform duties.
• Ability to assist with drafting Army EXORDs, FRAGOs, meeting minutes and EXSUMs and strategic documents.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret w/SCI eligibility

Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of Knowledge Management experience required.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces. While not generally authorized, telework may be required due to exceptional circumstances (extreme weather, pandemic, etc.).

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‑time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer – Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female