Specialist 4, Workforce

About BlueForge Alliance (BFA): Established in 2022, BlueForge Alliance operates with a culture and singular purpose to serve the men and women defending our nation with the best equipment, platforms, and systems. BFA accomplishes this by strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. We are specifically focused on advancing and transitioning manufacturing technology; expanding the capacity of the supply chain; and growing and developing the manufacturing workforce. Position Summary: The Specialist 4, Workforce is a career-confident professional who operates independently with full autonomy to execute the role and drive strategy, leading the development and deployment of a focused portfolio of education and workforce activities and engagements. In this role, you will set portfolio direction and tactical implementation, navigate complex or ambiguous problems, and interact with a myriad of partners to drive project and portfolio goals from conception to final deliverablemanaging timelines, scopes, and budgets. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose. The Education and Workforce Systems team specifically seeks a professional to manage and execute the Education Portfolio, leading efforts involving K-16 stakeholders to include universities, community colleges, school districts, education technology companies, and youth engagement organizations. The outcomes of this portfolio are critical in creating a sustainable pathway for talent to attain careers in the manufacturing industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the development and deployment of a focused portfolio of education and workforce activities and engagements from conception to final deliverable(s).Drive portfolio strategy and tactical implementation, exercising full autonomy to execute the role.Create/define milestones, objectives, schedules, scopes of work, and budget estimates.Resolve complex or ambiguous problems, monitor project and portfolio risks, identify potential roadblocks, and make recommendations.Maintain project documentation, develop reports, presentations, and other materials.Track project and portfolio performance to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.Consolidate project status and provide scheduled updates periodically.Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders.Collaborate with the Workforce Development Division members to ensure completion of tasks and projects.Represent BFA and the Workforce Development Division at conferences, meetings, and other external events as needed.Become proficient in BFA project management software.Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None; May provide technical oversight or guidance to junior team members.