Sr. Automation SME

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS, in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Automation SME to evaluate and automate processes for the JCDC program under CISA. You will lead design, implementation, and governance of automation solutions across stakeholders, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

The role requires a TS clearance, DHS suitability, and on-site presence in Arlington 1–4 days/week, with a bachelor's degree and 10 years in cybersecurity or related fields. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).
• Active TS security clearance and SCI eligibility.
• On-site 1-4 days per week in Arlington, VA.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in process automation, systems integration, and workflow optimization leveraging automation technologies and tools (RPA platforms, workflow tools, SharePoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Assess current processes, workflows, tools, and knowledge management practices and identify system agnostic automation opportunities.
• Gather requirements and develop project artifacts such as workflows, use cases, and process changes.
• Conduct stakeholder interactions and engagement activities including root cause analysis and solution demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain automation roadmaps including prioritization, business value assessments, and alignment with federal compliance, security, and accessibility standards.
• Lead the design, build, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation solutions.
• Define and track performance measures for automation solutions and conduct leadership briefs on ROI.
• Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies and elevate them as appropriate.
• Lead the establishment of governance, training, and documentation of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate and align related workstreams.
• Summarize key information and produce briefing materials as an individual contributor.

Skills

US citizenship

DHS suitability

TS clearance

On-site Arlington

Bachelor’s degree

Automation

RPA

SharePoint

Communication

Critical thinking

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10y cybersecurity

Tools

RPA platforms

Workflow automation tools

SharePoint

Knowledge management systems

Power Platform

MS Teams

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Automation SME to work in our Arlington, VA office.

Everforth ECS is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). The JCDC is CISA’s flagship initiative for uniting government, industry, and international partners to proactively defend against cyber threats. Our ECS team is at the center of providing support to JCDC’s critical mission as they continue to plan, share, and respond to cyber threats in real time to support the greater cyber community.

The Sr. Automation SME will support JCDC to evaluate existing processes, tools, and knowledge management systems to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and deliver operational efficiencies that meet customer needs across JCDC. This position will partner with stakeholders across JCDC to identify automation opportunities and develop scalable solutions to address those gaps.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess current processes, workflows, tools, and knowledge management practices and identify system agnostic automation opportunities.
• Gather requirements and develop project artifacts such as workflows, use cases, and process changes.
• Conduct stakeholder interactions and engagement activities including root cause analysis, solution demonstrations, etc.
• Develop and maintain automation roadmaps including prioritization, business value assessments, and alignment with federal compliance, security, and accessibility standards.
• Lead the design, build, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation solutions.
• Define and track performance measures for automation solutions and conduct leadership briefs on performance to demonstrate return on investment (ROI).
• Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies and elevate them as appropriate.
• Lead the establishment of governance, training, and documentation of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate and align related workstreams.
• Summarize key information and produce briefing materials as an individual contributor.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $195,000

Benefits

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).
• Active TS security clearance and SCI eligible.
• On-site 1-4 days per week in Arlington, VA.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in process automation, systems integration, and workflow optimization leveraging automation technologies and tools, e.g., Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms, workflow automation tools, and knowledge management systems, e.g., SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to think critically and develop short- and long-term automation strategies.
• Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience automating workflows in support of cyber incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, or operational coordination environments.
• Experience designing and implementing automation solutions that comply with federal security requirements (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP), including secure access controls, auditability, and data protection in sensitive operational environments.
• Experience integrating or automating workflows across federal mission platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform), including workflow-driven coordination, approvals, reporting, and system-to-system integrations in operational environments.
• Ability to take initiative as a self-starter, ask clarifying questions, and take directions.
• Federal Consulting Experience in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
• Experience in supporting or coordinating projects in any domain.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project efforts with competing priorities.

ECs Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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