Full-Time

Executive Operations Support Analyst

Deadline 4/2/27
Nakupuna Companies

Nakupuna Companies

501-1,000 employees

NHO-owned group delivering IT solutions

Compensation Overview

$85k - $157k/yr

San Diego, CA, USA

Hybrid

On-site at Old Town Complex; limited telework possible with approval.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Requirements
  • Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • Work location: San Diego, California; on-site support required with potential for limited telework as approved
  • Physical requirements include the ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers; the ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations; the ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and collaboration platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, management, or related field
  • Minimum 5 to 10 years supporting senior Government, military, or corporate leadership
  • Experience supporting high-tempo executive environments with competing priorities
  • Experience supporting DoD or NAVWAR organizations preferred
  • Prior military experience is highly valued, particularly in roles supporting senior leadership or command staff, such as: Flag Aide or Executive Assistant to senior officers; Command Administrative Officer or Leading Yeoman; Operations Specialist, Intelligence Specialist, or other roles involving coordination, briefing preparation, and operational support; Staff roles within Carrier Strike Group, DESRON, TYCOM, or Program Office environments
  • Experience coordinating schedules, meetings, and communications in operational or command environments is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with Navy C4I systems, surface ship operations, and Fleet-level readiness is desired and may strengthen candidate competitiveness
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate leadership calendars to align with priorities and commitments
  • Anticipate scheduling conflicts and recommend adjustments to maintain efficiency
  • Coordinate high-visibility meetings, engagements, and leadership events
  • Prepare and organize meeting materials, read-aheads, and supporting documentation
  • Track meeting outcomes and coordinate with Action Officer to ensure alignment with tasking and follow-up actions
  • Support routing and prioritization of correspondence and information to leadership
  • Maintain awareness of leadership priorities, engagements, and emerging issues
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective engagement preparation
  • Support travel planning and coordination in accordance with Government processes
  • Maintain organized records of schedules, correspondence, and supporting materials
  • Identify inefficiencies in executive support processes and recommend improvements
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional or CAPM
  • Certified Administrative Professional
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
  • DoD or Navy administrative, personnel, or staff training programs
  • Military leadership school or command-level training (e.g., Senior Enlisted Academy, Officer Department Head School, or equivalent)

Nakupuna Companies is an NH(O)-owned group of eight 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses that offer management consulting, IT, facilities support, and environmental services. They help government and other clients solve technical, programmatic, and logistical challenges by delivering integrated, practical solutions with a national footprint and the agility of a small business. Their difference comes from NHO ownership, access to 8(a) contracting benefits, a diverse nationwide workforce, and close collaboration with government partners while supporting Native Hawaiian communities. Their goal is to provide impactful solutions to customers while advancing opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities and building durable partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Participates in best-in-class GWACs like Tradewinds for AI capabilities.
  • Delivered over $11 million via Nakupuna Foundation since 2017.
  • JLL partnership designs Arlington workplace reflecting Native Hawaiian values.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) graduation within 5-10 years eliminates sole-source eligibility.
  • Founder Warren Nakupuna Ah Loo departure creates leadership vacuum.
  • NHO Foundation governance challenge triggers 8(a) ineligibility loss.

What makes Nakupuna Companies unique

  • NHO-owned 8(a) status enables sole-source direct awards without protests.
  • Specializes in IT, facilities, environmental, and logistics for federal clients.
  • Expands East Coast with Charleston, SC and Patuxent River, MD offices.

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