Knowledge Management Lead
About The Position
Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. Darkblade Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated enterprise level KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT LEAD to provide critical support to the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 (Intelligence). Join a team of dedicated professionals responsible for applying advanced analytical methods, data science, and modeling to solve complex challenges facing U.S. Army intelligence. The Knowledge Management Lead will be a mission-critical subject matter expert (SME) responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive, enterprise-wide Knowledge Management program for the DCS G2. This position operates at a senior level, working independently on high-visibility programs to ensure that organizational knowledge assets-including doctrine, lessons learned, best practices, and decision-making rationale-are effectively captured, curated, shared, and leveraged across the organization. The Knowledge Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to senior staff and may oversee the efforts of less senior KM personnel and project teams.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application. This position is not open for clearance sponsorship, upgrade, or reactivation.
- Master's degree (MA/MS) in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Business Management, or a related field.
- An additional two (2) years of relevant experience (total of 12 years) may be substituted for the MA/MS degree requirement.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level Knowledge Management programs within a large, complex organization, preferably within the DoD or Intelligence Community.
- Proven ability to translate senior leader intent and Army doctrine (e.g., ADRP/FM 6-01.1) into actionable KM initiatives.
- 3-5 years' experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related Languages (Node.js, GO).
- Experience building internal APIs, microservices and automation scripts to support KMS.
- Integration experience with enterprise systems via Rest, GraphQL or message queues (SNS, SQS, Kafka, etc.).
- Ability to build backend pipelines to ingest, clean and normalize data from multiple sources.
- Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with object storage for document repositories (general cloud skills).
- Design and implementing enterprise knowledge management platforms (Confluence, Jira, Sharepoint, etc.)
- Experience with design and implementation of custom-built portals.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with one or more of the following certifications are strongly preferred: Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) or Certified Professional Knowledge Manager (CPKM) Certified Knowledge Specialist (CKS) in a relevant domain (e.g., Information Architecture, Taxonomy) Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Certifications related to specific KM platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, ServiceNow). Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Direct experience supporting the HQDA staff, particularly the Army G2.
- Prior military experience, especially in Military Intelligence.
- Experience working with joint (e.g., Joint Staff, COCOM) or other service-level intelligence organizations.
- Familiarity with Army intelligence processes, systems, and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Strategy and Governance: Lead the design and execution of the G2's overarching KM strategy, aligning it with Army/DoD doctrine, mission priorities, and digital modernization initiatives.
- Program Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain the KM framework, including governance, policies, standards (e.g., metadata, taxonomy), and content lifecycle management across various platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, etc.).
- Knowledge Flow and Processes: Analyze and optimize organizational workflows to identify knowledge gaps and bottlenecks. Implement effective processes for the creation, capture, storage, retrieval, and disposition of mission-critical knowledge.
- Technology Integration: Oversee the selection, deployment, and integration of KM tools and technologies, ensuring they are user-friendly, secure, and compliant with Army IT and cybersecurity standards.
- Training and Culture: Develop and facilitate Communities of Practice (CoP), training programs, and workshops to foster a culture of knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, and KM adoption across the staff.
- Reporting and Metrics: Develop and track performance metrics (e.g., usage analytics, user engagement, knowledge article effectiveness) to continuously assess and improve the KM program.
- Senior Advising: Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, decision papers, and correspondence to communicate KM initiatives and strategic recommendations to senior military and civilian leadership.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Health Savings Account option
- Flexible Spending
- Vision insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
