Business Operations Specialist

Position Overview
The One 23 Group is seeking a high-performing Business Operations Specialist with 1-3 years of experience to support a wide range of operational, administrative, and growth-focused initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, supporting both internal business functions and external growth efforts.

This position is ideal for a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to leverage AI-enabled tools to improve how work gets done, while also supporting core business operations such as HR, recruiting, office management, and security/clearance processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day business operations across corporate functions including finance, growth, HR, recruiting, security, office management, and program delivery
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements, including the use of AI-enabled tools and automation platforms
• Assist with proposal development, market research, and pipeline tracking to support business growth
• Develop reports, dashboards, and executive-level materials to support decision-making
• Coordinate internal initiatives and track execution across multiple stakeholders
• Support recruiting and HR operations, including candidate tracking, interview coordination, onboarding, and maintaining personnel records
• Assist with personnel security and clearance processing activities, including tracking submissions, status updates, and coordination with security personnel
• Support office management and corporate administrative functions, including vendor coordination, supplies, and general office logistics
• Conduct research and translate findings into actionable insights
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and general corporate operations
• Take ownership of ad hoc projects and drive them through completion

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in business operations, consulting, analytics, administration, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated interest or experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., ChatGPT, automation tools, data platforms)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to take ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal consulting or government contracting environments
• Familiarity with proposal support, capture, or business development processes
• Exposure to recruiting coordination, onboarding processes, or applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Exposure to security clearance processing or working in a cleared environment
• Experience with tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, Notion, Airtable, Zapier, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams or senior leadership

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite at the corporate office and 2 days remote. The role requires regular in-person collaboration with leadership and team members.

What We Are Looking For

• A self-starter who identifies problems and takes initiative to solve them
• Someone comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where needed
• A detail-oriented professional who can balance analytical work with operational execution
• A strong interest in leveraging AI to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• A team player who is equally comfortable executing tasks and contributing ideas

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a foundation for growth into more senior roles across operations, growth, or program management based on performance and initiative.


Salary Description


$45K-65K