Institute Leadership Support Specialist

Great Hill Solutions is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is the federal government contracting business wholly owned by the Seneca Nation. SNG meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers across a variety of domains. The SNG portfolio receives shared services support from its parent company Seneca Holdings and is comprised of multiple companies that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more visit www.senecanationgroup.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Seneca Nation Group companies offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Hill is seeking a full-time Institute Leadership Support Specialist for the Institute for Security Governance (ISG) in Monterey, CA hybrid onsite support. Two days onsite and three days remote support.

The Institute Leadership Support Team provides essential support to senior leadership and ISG staff, leveraging professional expertise and business acumen to meet operational needs and drive progress. Seeking candidates who are team-oriented, excel in collaborative fast-paced environments, and possess a broad range of skills to effectively handle tasks varying in size and complexity. The candidate must be support minded, an exceptional communicator, organization skills, adaptable to change, and possess strong attention to results.  

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support ISG leadership with a varied range of operational and administrative tasks and projects. Draft reports and other materials, provide divisional coordination and communications, and perform research and information gathering. Drive improvements to processes, systems, and tools for the betterment of the organization and enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Support all Talent Management (TM) personnel and manpower actions including package preparation (recruitments, selections, billet increases, etc.). Prepare accompanying documents such as job announcements and memos, perform specifications research, track and monitor packages, and support the hiring process. Regularly coordinate TM actions with teams across ISG’s parent organizations, the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
• Manage new hire onboarding including the creation and provision of informational materials, access requests, policy and procedural support, and assistance in divisional training requirements. Coordinate across all involved teams to ensure successful onboarding. Complete expeditious out-processing for departing personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Management, Business Management or Administration, or a related discipline.
• Current Secret Security clearance or ability to attain a DoD Secret Security Clearance or interim
• Experience coordinating programs, conducting administrative briefings, and providing project
• Proven effective verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Experience working on teams and independently
• Ability to go on-site on a hybrid schedule. 

Desired Skills:

• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to effectively engage across a variety of teams, organizations, functions, and working styles.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality deliverables with thought to big picture considerations for a staff of senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience managing tasks within projects, including advanced organizational and time management abilities to effectively prioritize competing deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an innate ability to discern what, when, and how to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Dedicated support mindset, with a commitment to being highly responsive, promptly managing tasks, taking initiative, and proactively identifying opportunities to contribute wherever needed.
• Consistently perform work with a positive attitude, maintain composure in all situations, and embrace feedback to foster a continuous learning environment.
• Exceptional self-management and ability to effectively balance individual responsibilities with team goals, contributing to a positive environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work, from document preparation to data analysis.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid changes, while maintaining team focus and momentum.
• Proven problem-solving abilities to identify and anticipate challenges, develop practical solutions, and adapt strategies to achieve team objectives.
• Ability to showcase initiative in identifying and utilizing internal and external resources, and leveraging digital tools and platforms to achieve goals, optimize processes, and improve outcomes.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive team information and contributing to strategic operational discussions.