Senior SharePoint ConsultantDeveloper Microsoft 365 (Top Secret Clearance Required)

The Clearing is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in SharePoint Online (SPO) and Microsoft 365 (O365) to support a high-profile and mission-critical project within the Department of War. This role serves as the projects subject matter expert for SharePoint Online collaboration solutions governance information management and Microsoft 365 best practices.

The ideal candidate is a consultant and advisor who understands how organizations leverage SharePoint Online and DoD365/Microsoft 365 to improve collaboration information sharing content management and operational effectiveness. This role focuses on providing strategic guidance governance recommendations site owner coaching/support and subject-matter expertise to help clients optimize the value of their collaboration platforms. SharePoint development particularly with MS Power Platform is expected in this low-code/no-code environment.

The Consultant will work closely with project leadership business stakeholders and user adoption specialists to support sustainable well-governed use of SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 capabilities.

Qualified candidates must have a Top Secret security clearance (or one thats been active within the past two years) and be willing to work on-site at the client location in Arlington VA.

What Youll Do

• Serve as the projects primary subject matter expert for SharePoint Online and DoD365/Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
• Assess current collaboration practices and recommend improvements that enhance usability consistency and effectiveness; support development of collaboration strategies that align with business and mission objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to gather requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Advise stakeholders on SharePoint Online best practices governance migration efforts information architecture and content management strategies.
• Provide guidance on document management information organization metadata usage search and content lifecycle management.
• Develop solutions and provide support using Microsoft Power Platform tools (PowerApps Power Automate Power BI).
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions leveraging modern O365 tools and applications to remediate end-user support tickets.
• Translate business needs into practical recommendations and approaches.
• Support project planning client engagement and delivery activities.

• Support governance initiatives related to SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environments including supporting the development of governance documentation guidance materials SOPs and best-practice resources.
• Advise stakeholders on content organization site structure and information management best practices.
• Support document management and records management initiatives through consultation and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in site reviews governance assessments and quality assurance activities.
• Promote consistency usability and compliance across collaboration environments.

• Coach site owners and users on the effective use of SharePoint Online capabilities and adoption.
• Provide advisory support to business teams seeking to improve collaboration and information sharing practices.
• Support user questions related to governance content organization migration site management and collaboration approaches.
• Partner with training and adoption specialists to ensure educational content reflects Microsoft 365 best practices.

Compensation

The projected annual salary range for this position is between $110000 and $162000. Actual compensation and starting salaries are determined by various factors including the candidates education experience knowledge skills certifications clearance level and internal equity. Once at The Clearing movement through pay bands is based on performance. Base annual salary is just one component of The Clearings total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearings robust benefits programs including our incentive compensation (bonus) programs; medical dental and vision insurance; supplemental health plans; disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid leave including parental leave; and pet insurance. Please refer to our Careers Page online for a complete list of benefits.

• Active Top Secret clearance (or active within the past two years).
• Bachelors degree.
• 8 years of experience supporting SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience supporting SharePoint Online and migration to SharePoint Online within the federal government or defense organizations.
• Experience advising stakeholders on governance content management collaboration and information management.
• Knowledge of document management governance records management and information architecture principles.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and translating business requirements into recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate in a business style for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail organization and time management.
• Flexible adaptive mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced high-stakes and often ambiguous client environments.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including the Americans with Disabilities Act (Section 508 Compliance) and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington Virginia.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • CompTIA A MS-900 (M365 Fundamentals) or ITIL 4.0 certification.
  • Experience supporting DoD365 environments.
  • Knowledge of records management and information governance practices.
  • Experience with SPO user training.
  • Human-Centered Design experience.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing duties of this job an employee may be required to perform any or all of the following: attend meetings in and out of the office travel (sometimes extensively); occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; and occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally walking climbing stairs and standing occur in this role. Additionally this job requires certain mental demands including the ability to exercise judgment withstand moderate stress and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements.

The Clearing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.