Automation Subject Matter Expert (Hybrid Role)

Navaide

Automation Subject Matter Expert (Hybrid Role)

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About us: Navaide: Catalysts for a Stronger Tomorrow

    At Navaide, we exist to empower organizations to evolve and adapt in a rapidly changing world. By combining human ingenuity with transformative technology, we develop innovative solutions that drive progress for the people and systems that strengthen our nation. Our mission is rooted in agility, scalability, and a commitment to exceeding expectations, ensuring impactful results for our clients and communities.

    Position: Automation Subject Matter Expert – RPA | Power Platform | AI-Driven Automation

    About the Role:

    As Navaide's Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will lead and support intelligent automation initiatives across both client engagements and internal innovation efforts. In this key role, you'll design, implement, and scale solutions that reduce manual effort, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation. Using platforms like UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and Python, you'll shape Navaide's enterprise-wide automation strategy and mentor teams across programs and departments.

    How you will Make an Impact:

    You'll be central to delivering automation that meets federal IT and cybersecurity standards, while also serving as a thought leader on the future of RPA, AI-driven process improvement, and low-code/no-code development.

    Relevant Skills and Experience:

    - 5+ years of experience in automation architecture, RPA, or low-code/no-code development
    - Hands-on expertise with UiPath, Power Automate, or similar automation platforms
    - Strong understanding of business process assessment, solution design, and workflow optimization
    - Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering solutions for government clients
    - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
    - Experience supporting automation adoption across multiple departments or clients
    - Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    - Serve as the lead SME for automation across federal and internal Navaide initiatives
    - Architect and deliver solutions using UiPath, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps), and scripting
    - Lead automation opportunity assessments and develop automation roadmaps with stakeholders
    - Ensure automation solutions comply with federal IT security and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
    - Create reusable frameworks, documentation, and best practices for automation delivery
    - Deliver internal workshops and training to upskill staff on RPA and low-code tools
    - Track emerging technologies in AI and automation and recommend future-state improvements
    - Support proposal development and business development activities as an automation strategist

    Security Clearance:

    Must be eligible to receive a DoD security clearance

    Travel:

    Occasional travel may be required (<25%)

    Education:

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

    Why Navaide?
    Join a growing, fast-paced team solving meaningful challenges for the Department of Defense.

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