Operations Coordinator

Analytic Services Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 119,200 - 172,900; Full time

Job summary

ANSER seeks an Operations Coordinator to support the DoD CIO office in onsite Pentagon duties. You will work directly with the Chief of Staff to drive daily execution, manage operational tempos, and ensure leadership remains prepared in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes meticulous task tracking, meeting preparation, minute-taking, and liaison activities with internal and external stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance and extensive DoD administrative experience are required, with strong

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, public administration, organizational leadership, marketing, communications or related field; or a high school diploma and four years of related experience.
• 10+ years of administrative support experience, including at least two years with the DoD; 14+ years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience anticipating hurdles and preparing materials proactively, and solving administrative or logistical bottlenecks independently.
• Experience synthesizing discussions and complex information into clear, concise summaries that highlight essential decisions, insights, and next steps.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with experience serving as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, shared document workspaces, and scheduling software to keep tasks transparent and organized.

Responsibilities

• Rigorously track and update the Chief of Staff’s master task list, ensuring all items are thoroughly documented and proactively follow up with staff on outstanding deliverables to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Oversee the organization’s weekly and monthly battle rhythm, ensuring the Chief of Staff has full situational awareness of upcoming engagements and can execute meetings seamlessly.
• Prepare the Chief of Staff for meetings, including gathering agendas, background materials, drafting talking points, and assembling briefing binders.
• Attend key meetings with the Chief of Staff to capture accurate and actionable minutes, including decisions, clearly defined action items with assigned owners and suspenses, and required follow-ups.
• Serve as a professional intermediary between the Chief of Staff and internal/external stakeholders by triaging incoming inquiries, identifying urgent priorities, and directing communications appropriately.
• Maintain awareness of organizational priorities, deadlines, and strategic initiatives to proactively support the Chief of Staff with timely insights that support planning and strategic decision‑making.
• Support process improvement by identifying operational inefficiencies, gathering stakeholder input, and recommending practical and feasible solutions.

Skills

Executive communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Stakeholder liaison

Organizational leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Shared document workspaces

Job description

Arlington, VA | Last Updated: July 30, 2026

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the Office of the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer. In this key role, you will work directly alongside the Chief of Staff to drive daily execution, manage operational tempos, and ensure leadership is constantly prepared in a fast-paced environment.

This position does not permit remote or hybrid work with all job duties performed full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Rigorously track and update the Chief of Staff’s master task list, ensuring all items are thoroughly documented, and proactively follow up with staff on outstanding deliverables to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Oversee the organization’s weekly and monthly battle rhythm, ensuring the Chief of Staff has full situational awareness of upcoming engagements and can execute meetings seamlessly.
• Prepare the Chief of Staff for meetings, including gathering agendas, compiling background materials, drafting talking points, and assembling briefing binders.
• Attend key meetings with the Chief of Staff to capture accurate and actionable minutes, including decisions, clearly defined action items with assigned owners and suspenses, and required follow-ups.
• Serve as a professional intermediary between the Chief of Staff and internal/external stakeholders by triaging incoming inquiries, identifying urgent priorities, and directing communications appropriately.
• Maintain awareness of organizational priorities, deadlines, and strategic initiatives to proactively support the Chief of Staff with timely insights that support planning and strategic decision‑making.
• Support process improvement by identifying operational inefficiencies, gathering stakeholder input, and recommending practical and feasible solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, public administration, organizational leadership, marketing, communications or a related field; or a high school diploma and four years of related experience.
• 10+ years of administrative support experience, including at least two years of experience with the DoD. 14+ years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience anticipating hurdles and upcoming requirements, preparing relevant materials proactively, and solving administrative or logistical bottlenecks independently.
• Experience synthesizing discussions and complex information into clear, concise summaries that highlight essential decisions, insights, and next steps.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with experience serving as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders in a professional environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, shared document workspaces, and scheduling software to keep tasks transparent and organized.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an organization in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$119,200 — $172,900 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.