Technical Advisor J9 Directorate Action Group (DAG) Support Lead - Maryland, Columbia - Job

Markesman LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Markesman Group is seeking a Technical Advisor J9 Directorate Action Group (DAG) Support Lead in Columbia, MD. The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, and at least 3 years in personnel management.

You will lead policy coordination, program planning, and cross-functional collaboration across the directorate. The position involves coordinating with senior leaders, managing documents, and preparing briefing materials.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years supporting large organizations or complex programs.
• Minimum 3 years of personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in service strategy, policy coordination, and operational planning.
• Review and analyze documents, prepare comments, and coordinate memoranda and inputs.
• Oversee internal task management systems (WMS, ETMS2, JIRA) across the directorate.
• Draft and coordinate point papers for J9 leadership.
• Brief Directorate leaders weekly on priorities and task status.
• Prepare leadership for engagements and ensure deliverables are completed.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Leadership experience

Policy coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

SharePoint (permissions management)

Job description

Technical Advisor J9 Directorate Action Group (DAG) Support Lead

Location Columbia

Position: J9 Directorate Action Group (DAG) Support Lead

Location: Columbia, MD

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Required Experience

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree)
• Minimum 8 years supporting large organizations or complex programs
• Minimum 3 years of personnel management and experience partnering with senior leaders

What You’ll Do

• Provide expertise in service strategy, policy coordination, and operational planning
• Review and analyze documents, prepare comments, and coordinate decision memoranda and legislative inputs
• Oversee internal task management systems (WMS, ETMS2, JIRA) across the directorate
• Draft and coordinate point papers for J9 leadership
• Brief Directorate leaders weekly on priorities and task status
• Prepare leadership for upcoming engagements and ensure deliverables are completed
• Support development of cyber-related concepts of operation and doctrine
• Serve as liaison to Division leadership to improve business processes and develop SOPs
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams and collaboration efforts
• Compile staffing requirements and coordinate hiring actions
• Support PMO data calls, monthly reporting, and forecasting activities

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and SharePoint (including permissions management)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working closely with senior leadership in collaborative environments

About the Organization About Markesman Group

Markesman Group has gathered the nation's foremost experts in Cyber, ISR, Enterprise IT and Intelligence Analysis. We seek to lead with cutting edge technology, high quality development and best value services for both the government and commercial sectors. Our team combines passion, acumen, focus, patriotism, desire, dedication and the love for the job to create value for our customers. We pride ourselves in a rigorous selection process because not only do we want the best, we want the best to want us. Working closely together as part of a service-disabled veteran owned small business, we enjoy a family environment where teammates challenge and elevate each other every day. The Markesman family is always striving to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

This position is currently accepting applications.