Knowledge Management Consultant Jobs in Washington

SG2 Recruiting has partnered with Q2IMPACT to spearhead the search for a visionary Sr. Knowledge Management Consultant. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a dynamic team and directly influence the company’s next phase of growth. Employment for this position is contingent upon contract award (anticipated in Fall 2026), at which time the selected candidate will formally assume the role. If you are a strategic thinker ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Company Overview

At Q2IMPACT, we are dedicated to empowering defense and government organizations through innovative operational strategies, streamlined processes, and cutting-edge information management solutions. Working side-by-side with military leadership, our teams drive mission-critical knowledge-sharing initiatives across enterprise environments. We foster a collaborative, high-impact culture that recognizes and rewards domain expertise, technical innovation, and service excellence.

Your Role

As a Sr. Knowledge Management (KM) Consultant, you will serve as a key strategy and implementation lead responsible for optimizing enterprise knowledge flows across the National Guard Bureau (NGB). In this role, you will evaluate knowledge lifecycles, establish governance frameworks, structure metadata architectures, and empower stakeholders using SharePoint Online (365) and established KM methodologies. Your efforts will directly enhance decision-making, information accessibility, and operational readiness for defense leadership.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct Knowledge Assessments: Apply structured methodologies (such as Assess, Design, Develop, Pilot, and Implement - ADDPI) to perform knowledge flow analyses, evaluate maturity levels, and deliver actionable KM recommendations.

• Architect Information Structures: Establish metadata, taxonomies, tags, and document library structures within SharePoint Online to ensure enterprise content is standardized, searchable, and properly governed across its lifecycle.

• Facilitate Enterprise Collaboration: Drive cross-functional knowledge sharing by building, expanding, and facilitating active Communities of Practice (CoPs).

• Deliver KM Education: Design and deliver engaging KM training and curriculum via Learning Management System (LMS) platforms to foster adoption and knowledge stewardship.

• Support Governance Frameworks: Develop and refine KM governance structures, policies, and standard operating procedures to maintain long-term information integrity.

• Interface with Technical Teams: Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical tasking for Enterprise SharePoint Site Representatives (ESSRs) to support custom builds and automation.

• Administer Core SharePoint Environments: Manage fundamental SharePoint Online (365) elements, including custom lists, site permissions, document libraries, and site configurations.

What You Will Need

• Security Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Total Experience: Minimum of 8 years of total professional experience.

• KM Expertise: At least 5 years of hands-on experience applying enterprise KM principles, including knowledge lifecycle management, taxonomy application, product development, and governance support.

• Qualifications/Education: Must hold at least one (1) of the following credentials:

• Knowledge Management Institute (KMI) – Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) or Certified Knowledge Specialist (CKS)

• American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) Certified Knowledge Manager

• US Army KM Qualification Course (KMQC)

• Air Force KM Specialty Code (AFSC: 3A0XX or 3D0XX)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Organizational Learning or Library Science

• Domain Experience: Proven National Guard Bureau (NGB) experience within the Joint Staff (JS) or Army/Air National Guard KM environments.

• SharePoint Proficiency: Baseline, practical working knowledge of SharePoint Online (365), including site setup, permission management, content organization, and basic administration without requiring technical support for routine tasks. Additionally, the KM Consultant must demonstrate basic proficiency with SharePoint Online (365), including lists, libraries, sites, permissions, and content organization, to support KM governance, alignment with information architecture alignment, content lifecycle management, and coordination with the ESSRs.

• Experience translating enterprise-level strategy into automated workflows or custom tools alongside specialized development teams.

• Demonstrated track record of leading change management initiatives in high-level defense or joint military operational environments.

Logistics

• Position Type: Full-Time

• Work Location: Onsite — Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (TARC), 111 S. George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22204

• Salary Range: (Commensurate with experience)

• Benefits: Competitive compensation package including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off (PTO), federal holiday pay, and professional development opportunities.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to both technical teams and senior military/civilian executives.

• Analytical Reasoning: Capability to analyze complex information structures, troubleshoot governance gaps, and design logical taxonomy solutions.

• Work Environment: Primary duties are performed in a standard office setting on-site at a military installation. Requires extended periods of sitting at a desk, operating computer systems, and actively engaging in team meetings and training sessions.

Related Duties as Assigned

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be asked to perform other reasonably related business or operational duties as assigned by program leadership to meet organizational goals and mission priorities.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Statement

Q2IMPACT and SG2 Recruiting are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring processes.