Nakupuna Consulting is looking to hire a Program Manager to support a DoD client within the Depart of the Navy, in executing the day-to-day administrative, analytical, and professional support requirements of a federal advisory committee. The Program Manager will support the client in the strategic planning and execution of the Business Operations Team’s stakeholder analyses and engagement plans. Our team will work to design, facilitate, and present informative engagements and deliverables on business practices related to innovation, science, and technology, according to relevant legislative and executive guidance. The role requires an organized critical thinker with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nakupuna Services is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to lead a team supporting NAVSEA 04’s (Industrial Operations) Professional Support Services requirements, including Financial Management, Logistics, Administrative Support, Strategic Communications, and Information Management, among others. This individual will lead a large, dynamic team that supports NAVSEA 04’s mission of getting ships to sea and keeping them ready. This person will serve as both a leader and strategic advisor to NAVSEA 04 leadership.

Support the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy (S/GAC) in Washington, D.C. The Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy (S/GAC) is responsible for implementing the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) – the U.S. Government initiative launched in 2003 focuses on saving and improving the lives of those suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world. 

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Project Specialist to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) Industrial Base Policy (IBP). This individual will support service delivery as well as grow our Management Consulting line of business. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who promotes collaboration and embraces learning and innovation.

Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer II  to provide software performance testing, data collection and analysis, and subject matter expertise supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). Nakupuna Consulting is extending contingent offers for this effort in anticipation of contract award, which is expected in May of 2024. The Quality Engineer II will conduct quality testing on the PeopleSoft HCM deliverables to ensure optimal performance for the Army client. The Quality Engineer II will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatic testing. The Quality Engineer II will gather and compile test metric data. Using this data, they will draft reports on the functionality and performance of the software for AMP and will distribute these reports to the Quality Engineer IV and other senior managers.  These performance reports may also be delivered to the Army client.  The Quality Engineer II should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. Collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer II should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams.  

Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer III to provide software performance testing, data collection and analysis, subject matter expertise, and mentorship supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). Nakupuna Consulting is extending contingent offers for this effort in anticipation of contract award, which is expected in May of 2024. The Quality Engineer III will conduct quality testing on the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) deliverables to ensure optimal performance for the Army client. The Quality Engineer III will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatic testing. The Engineer III will gather and compile test metric data. Using this data, they will draft reports on the functionality and performance of the software for AMP and will distribute these reports to the Quality Engineer IV and to other senior managers. These performance reports may also be delivered to the Army client. The Quality Engineer III should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. Collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer III should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams. As a senior engineer, mentorship of junior staff-members will also be part of this position, and the Quality Engineer III should be willing to coach team members across the AMP program.

Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer IV  to provide software performance testing, data collection and analysis, subject matter expertise, and mentorship supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). Nakupuna Consulting is extending contingent offers for this effort in anticipation of contract award, which is expected in May of 2024. The Quality Engineer IV will conduct quality testing on the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) deliverables to ensure optimal performance for the Army client. The Quality Engineer IV will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatic testing. The Quality Engineer IV will gather and compile test metric data. Using this data, they will draft reports on the functionality and performance of the software for AMP and will distribute these reports to other senior managers. These performance reports may also be delivered to the Army client.  The Quality Engineer IV should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. While the Quality Engineer IV will be capable of solving the most complex problems without much assistance from other team members, collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer IV should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams. As a senior engineer, mentorship of junior staff-members will also be part of this position, and the Quality Engineer IV should be willing to coach team members across the AMP program.  

Na Ali'i is looking for a Recruiter that will have tactical and administrative responsibilities, supporting the talent acquisition initiatives of the Nakupuna Companies.  The Recruiter must be a team focused individual with excellent communication and organizational skills and will be a point of contact for hiring managers to understand their talent acquisition needs.  The ideal candidate will have experience with utilizing sourcing strategies and working with other Recruiters to leverage diverse high caliber candidates within an active and fast-paced recruiting process.  Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all related activities for the sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of internal and external candidates.  In partnership with the Senior Recruiter and hiring managers, sources, selects, interviews, recommends and processes the placement of candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions.  This position reports to the Talent Acquisition Specialist as an integral member of the Human Capital team. 

Na Ali'i is looking for a Recruiter that will have tactical and administrative responsibilities, supporting the talent acquisition initiatives of the Nakupuna Companies.  The Recruiter must be a team focused individual with excellent communication and organizational skills and will be a point of contact for hiring managers to understand their talent acquisition needs.  The ideal candidate will have experience with utilizing sourcing strategies and working with other Recruiters to leverage diverse high caliber candidates within an active and fast-paced recruiting process.  Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all related activities for the sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of internal and external candidates.  In partnership with the Senior Recruiter and hiring managers, sources, selects, interviews, recommends and processes the placement of candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions.  This position reports to the Talent Acquisition Specialist as an integral member of the Human Capital team. 

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Release Manager to provide software tracking, release management, documentation, and team management supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). Nakupuna Consulting is extending contingent offers for this effort in anticipation of contract award, which is expected in May of 2024. The Release Manager will oversee the release of software deliverables to include organization of software, tracking of software lifecycles, and reporting on deliveries to upper-level managers and the Army client. The Release Manager will employ excellent writing skills across essential reports and will provide verbal input in meetings as necessary. The Release Manager will establish and maintain a standardized software release process to contribute to the success of the AMP program. The Release Manager will be responsible for documentation regarding releases, both writing and gathering essential reports from other staff members. While the Release Manager will be able to solve complex problems with minimal assistance, collaboration with the numerous Agile Teams across the AMP program will be a routine aspect of this position, ensuring information sharing across teams. The Release Manager will manage a team that also covers deployment, configuration management, and change request personnel.

Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) Program Analyst to support the Bureau of Administrations’ Office of the Procurement Executive, Office of Risk Analysis and Management (A/OPE/CECAS/RAM). The Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) Program Analyst is responsible for Counter Terrorism (CT) vetting for the State Department. Vetting is a ‘due diligence’ checks of “key individuals” of firms bidding on State contracts or being considered for grants by the Department to ensure that none have connections and/or are supporters to terrorism. Vetting staff are not looking at all source intelligence and providing finished analysis: they gather information that is passed to program offices for decisions. The Department does not vet: government to government assistance, inter-agency transfers, assistance to international organizations, urgent humanitarian assistance, and urgent non-proliferation assistance. The key roles of a RAM Program Analyst include meticulous data entry, excellent customer service skills, database management, QA/QC, accountability, controls, reporting, and providing general administrative support.

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to NAVSEA PMS-317, who oversees a portfolio of weapon systems and capabilities within PEO Ships. This individual will play a crucial role in influencing the decisions PMS-317 will make by analyzing shipbuilding contracts’ milestones and requirements. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Office of Acquisition Policy (OAP), Strategic Communications and Policy Division (SCPD) is seeking a senior acquisition policy analyst to provide analytical functions in reviewing and evaluating Department of State procurement programs, policies, and procedures.

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). This individual will support senior leadership, multiple project teams, and the Business Development team to support service delivery as well as grow our Management Consulting line of business. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who promotes collaboration and embraces learning and innovation.

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Senior Congressional Affairs Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). This position will work with a team to perform congressional support for programs within OUSD(A&S). The ideal candidate has significant Department of Defense (DoD) experience to include in-depth familiarity with congressional hearings and Capitol Hill.

Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Senior Consultant. This position will provide support to senior-level personnel in the Directorate Management Division (DMD) within the Facilities Services Directorate (FSD) of the Department of Defense (DoD). The DMD is responsible for providing customer service support to FSD divisions, overseeing personnel and workforce policies, establishing organizational goals, and serving as a primary point of contact and information source for the division. The Senior Consultant will offer subject matter expertise in areas including program management, business process improvement, analytics, logistics, and other areas as required. This position requires the ability to work with senior executives, along with experience working in the DoD.

Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Senior Contract Specialist will provide professional acquisition support services for the Department of State. This individual shall be highly qualified and have significant experience working with contracts below the Simple Acquisition Threshold as well as complex and high dollar projects.  They must possess a deep and thorough knowledge/understanding of the FAR and the complete acquisition life cycle.

Na Ali'i is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to conduct and manage contract operations for one of The Nakupuna Companies’ several business lines.

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).