Kentro

Full-stack Engineer

• Design and implement multi-step, agentic AI workflows (planner/executor, tool-using agents, RAG + memory patterns)
• Engineer robust contextual pipelines including:
• Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Structured memory (short-term, long-term, episodic)
• Tool invocation and function calling
• Control hallucination, drift, and overreach through grounding, validation, policy constraints, and ensemble methods.
• Optimize context windows, token usage, and latency under federal cost, platform quotas, and performance constraints.
• Build production-grade services using Python, Java, C++, Rust, GO, C#, TypeScript
• Implement APIs and microservices that integrate AI agents with:
• Data lake house
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Graph API
• Line-of-business systems
• Apply secure coding practices aligned with NIST 800-53 / 800-171
• Design and deploy solutions in GCCH environments
• Work within constraints such as:
• Limited model availability
• Restricted outbound network access
• Controlled identity and authentication flows
• Use Azure services including:
• Azure AI (OpenAI / Foundry where applicable)
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Functions / App Services
• Azure Data Lake Storage
• Azure Key Vault
• Implement identity, RBAC, and managed identities aligned with federal requirements
• Design AI systems with auditability, traceability, and explainability
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Implement logging, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop controls
• Ensure data residency, data minimization, and model usage compliance

Senior Agentic AI Software Developer

Data Analyst

• Complete functional data analysis based on current business problems/n• Support a data validation pipeline to ensure all data validation meets established requirements/n• Coordinate requirements/acceptance criteria with the functional community and validate that the product meets the acceptance criteria prior to accepting functionality/n• Within the DML-ES systems, help manage multiple types of data from multiple sources, including anticipated changes based on phase of project implementation/n• Support implementation of solutions that standardize, integrate, and provide a unified view of the business entities in all contexts/n• Provide analysis of legacy medical logistics transactional, data and reporting capabilities/n• Work across value streams to lead and support project management activities in the implementation of the LogiCole application/n• Support various strategic and business process improvement efforts/n• Make improvement recommendations in collaboration with Government Leads and Product Owners/n• Support data migration and validation efforts for all MVCs throughout LogiCole implementation/n• Potential for data validation automation implementation

Solutions Engineer

• **Strategic Architecture & Modernization Authority:**
• - **Modernization Strategy:** Define cohesive, end-to-end architecture blueprints that transition legacy workloads to modern, future-ready cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Hybrid). Provide thought leadership to navigate and unify the VA’s often fragmented and entrenched operating environment.
• - **IT Operations Management (ITOM) Excellence:** Lead the architectural approach for ITOM execution, ensuring seamless visibility and management of the VA’s diverse infrastructure and service components.
• - **IT Service Management (ITSM) Architecture:** Design and govern enterprise-level ITSM frameworks, specifically utilizing ServiceNow, to streamline service delivery, incident management, and change control. You will ensure these processes drive operational efficiency and align with the VA’s specific operational standards.
• - **IT Asset Management (ITAM) Governance:** Establish robust strategies for the lifecycle management of hardware and software assets. You will lead the integration of ITAM data with ITOM and security operations to ensure total asset visibility, license compliance, and cost optimization across the VA ecosystem.
• - **Analysis of Alternatives (AoA):** Lead high-level trade-off analyses to select the optimal mix of COTS, SaaS, and custom software, ensuring decisions align with the client's specific constraints regarding data privacy and transaction volume.
• - **Data & Health Record Integration:** Lead the development of a transparent data ecosystem that improves data discovery and usability. Specifically, design strategies for the secure integration and management of VA health records, ensuring interoperability and data integrity.
• - **Technical Governance:** Establish and enforce enterprise architecture guardrails and Authority to Operate (ATO), ensuring all designs comply with NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, Section 508 (Accessibility), and VA-specific security mandates.
• - **Technical Leadership & Engineering Culture**
• - **Client Solution Engagement:** Directly engage with clients on solution development, serving as a lead or key stakeholder for solutioning meetings to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with mission objectives.
• - **Lead the Leaders:** Coach and empower Senior Solution Architects and engineering leads. You are not just a mentor; you are the standard-bearer for engineering discipline and architectural quality.
• - **Cross-Functional Command:** Direct cross-functional engineering teams through the full lifecycle—from capture and design to delivery, ensuring solutions meet the extreme performance and reliability standards required for national entitlement programs.
• - **Engineering Engagement:** While operating at a high level, remain technical enough to assist in engineering solutions when needed, diving deep into code or configuration to resolve critical blockers.
• - **SDLC & Process Execution:** Apply a working knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to oversee and refine development workflows. You will ensure that all phases, from requirements gathering to deployment, align with VA operational standards and best practices.
• **Business Development & Tactical Growth:**
• - **Capture & Growth:** Drive both current work and capture new tactical growth opportunities. Partner with Sales and Capture teams to lead technical volume development for major proposals.
• - **Solution Champion:** Shape the "Win Strategy" by demonstrating a deep understanding of the customer's business needs and pain points (e.g., backlog reduction, system interoperability).

Principal Solutions Architect – VA ESOM

Security Engineer

• Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsible for managing all facets of the Personnel Security Program, to include clearance processing, incident reporting, training, and continuous evaluation requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to security team members, including workload oversight, performance management, training, and day-to-day task delegation.
• Own and manage the organization’s security posture; lead audits, assessments, and security reviews to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Develop, implement, and improve security policies, SOPs, and workflows to enhance program efficiency and alignment with regulatory changes.
• Mentor/Advise all Suitability & Clearance POCs across all contracts and at a corporate level.
• Oversee processing and adjudication of personnel security actions in DISS, NISS, NCCS, and other government systems.
• Engage proactively with DCSA, government security officials, and subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination and risk mitigation.
• Partner with security vendors to support the operational needs of 200+ cleared personnel across multiple programs.
• Ensure timely submission of reinvestigations, incident reports, foreign travel reporting, and visit requests.
• Plan, schedule, and review all briefings and debriefings (initial, annual, derivative classification, insider threat, and foreign travel).
• Manage work with the Security partner firm, and work towards full utilization of platform and support team.
• Develop a compliant program for tracking and monitoring all Public Trust Tiers without the use of a security partner platform.
• Manage all reporting for clearances for Kentro, and joint ventures.
• Maintain compliance with NISPOM, DoDM 5105.21, contract-specific security requirements, DD254s, and customer directives.
• Lead self-inspections, support government security reviews, and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Coordinate with PMs, HR, Contracting, and senior leadership on security requirements for new awards or proposals.
• Lead new initiatives that improve security operations, strengthen compliance, or enhance employee awareness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement automation or reporting improvements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on security risks, trends, and program optimization.

Personnel Security Manager – FSO

• Modernization Strategy: Define cohesive, end-to-end architecture blueprints that transition legacy workloads (e.g., Mainframe/COBOL) to modern, future-ready cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Hybrid) without disrupting mission-critical benefit delivery.
• Data Architecture: Lead the development of a transparent and accessible data ecosystem that improves data discovery and usability, enables actionable insights, and strengthens public trust in SSA data.
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA): Lead high-level trade-off analyses to select the optimal mix of COTS, SaaS, and custom software, ensuring decisions align with the client's specific constraints regarding data privacy and transaction volume.
• Technical Governance: Establish and enforce enterprise architecture guardrails and Authority to Operate (ATO) ensuring all designs comply with NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, Section 508 (Accessibility), and client specific security mandates.
• Risk Management: Evaluate solution viability through rigorous feasibility studies and technical risk assessments, specifically addressing the challenges of data migration and interoperability in a federal environment.
• Lead the Leaders: Coach and empower Senior Solution Architects and engineering leads. You are not just a mentor; you are the standard-bearer for engineering discipline and architectural quality across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Command: Direct cross-functional engineering teams through the full lifecycle—from capture and design to delivery—ensuring solutions meet the extreme performance and reliability standards required for national entitlement programs.
• Innovation vs. Stability: Drive enterprise innovation by piloting emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML for fraud detection, Intelligent Automation for claims processing) while converting these capabilities into scalable, compliant standards.
• Trusted Advisor: Act as the strategic technical partner to SSA leadership and program offices, translating complex "tech-speak" into clear value propositions aligned with the agency's goal of improving customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Present high-stakes architecture decisions, roadmaps, and ROI analyses to non-technical executive audiences to drive informed decision-making and secure buy-in for modernization initiatives.
• Solution Champion: Partner with Sales and Capture teams to lead the technical volume development for major SSA proposals. You will shape the "Win Strategy" by demonstrating deep understanding of the customer's business needs and pain points (e.g., backlog reduction, system interoperability).
• Market Differentiation: Identify growth opportunities by demonstrating how architectural innovation (e.g., DevSecOps maturity, Automated Governance) delivers measurable business value to the government

Principal Solutions Architect

Operations

• Coordinate pre-hire documentation, security protocols, and preparatory activities.
• Draft and distribute welcome emails, coordinate with pre-hires, and support integration of new resources.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and organizational requirements.
• Provide recommendations to improve onboarding processes, tools, and workflows.
• Build positive relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, schedule tasks, and organize meetings.
• Capture and distribute meeting minutes; manage email groups and distribution lists.
• Handle incoming correspondence professionally and maintain clear communication channels.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and SharePoint sites.
• Organize and safeguard physical and electronic files, ensuring proper handling of sensitive and classified information.
• Assist with operational activities, including developing procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and internal documents as needed.
• Gather and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop detailed and ad hoc reports to support decision-making.

Operations Administrator – VA ESOM

Pricing Analyst

• **Responsibilities:**
• **Proposal Pricing (60%)** – Own all aspects of proposal pricing for assigned opportunities (Prime & Sub)
• - Develop, and maintain, all Pricing artifacts throughout a given proposal. Internal pricing templates, Submission templates, pricing/business volumes, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost volumes, etc.
• - Perform assessments of solicitations to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats from a pricing and capture perspective, as well as independently identify questions and inconsistencies from solicitation artifacts.
• - Participate in Q&A sessions, acting as SME for pricing and acquisition related questions.
• - Manage the estimating process, leveraging Kentro and Parter SMEs where required, to develop and document Level of Effort and Labor Mix estimates aligned with Kentro’s proposed solution, contractual limitations, and opportunity specific risk tolerance.
• - Participate in solutioning sessions and own the connection between Pricing and other proposal artifacts (Staffing Volumes, Key Personnel, Management & Technical volumes, Orals slides, etc), ensuring alignment.
• - Prepare subcontractor RFQs, lead rate negotiations, develop target rates, and ensure alignment with established Teaming Agreements.
• - Lead Green Team reviews with Kentro leadership, communicating, and answer direct questions related to, pricing & execution strategy, the competitive landscape, contractual & financial risk, and margins.
• **Cross Functional Support (30%)** – Supporting Finance, Contracts/Procurement, and Service Delivery
• - Support Corporate Finance activities on an ad-hoc basis, to include periodic reviews of budgets/AOP, assisting with indirect rate development, scenario testing & analysis, and participating in targeted maturation of Kentro’s FP&A capabilities.
• - Support Project Finance activities on an ad-hoc basis offering strategic insight into pricing and contractual flexibility and providing suggestions to Project Control Analysts for resolving project finance issues. Propagate strategic thought patterns throughout project finance teams and support the development and delivery of Pricing training across these teams.
• - Support Contracts & Procurement with both government and sub/prime engagements, providing pricing expertise and background where required. Support Procurement teams in maintaining Kentro’s Purchasing System by collecting required documentation when handing subcontractors pre-award and performing Price Analysis to support procurement decisions post-award.
• - Support Service Delivery teams in navigating delivery issues related to pricing during transition. During performance, collaborate with Service Delivery Leadership to resolve both customer and subcontractor issues related to Pricing, and provide ad-hoc support and pricing thought leadership for tactical sales and contract modifications.
• **Capture Support (10%)** – Supporting Competitive Research, RFIs, ROMs, and other
• - Utilize common federal information databases to extract publicly available information related to pipeline opportunities (USASpending, FPDS, SCI, SAM, etc) to inform capture strategy, teaming composition, and PTW decisions.
• - Leverage your pricing and acquisition expertise to support RFIs/Market Research requests as required.
• - Collaborate with Capture and Service Delivery teams to develop Rough Order of Magnitudes as a part of RFIs/Market Research, or in support of Tactical Sales on active contracts.
• **Location:** This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Senior Pricing Analyst

Analyst

• - Gathers and processes data to identify process performance areas.
• - Revises and drafts processes, procedures, and documentation aligned with ITC’s Quality Management System and tailored for customer operational environments.
• - Audits program SharePoint repositories for compliance and completeness, working with PMs and Task Leads to populate missing artifacts and improve the quality of deliverables when possible.
• - Collects and documents business requirements for project and process improvement/automation efforts.
• - Creates workflow and process designs to boost organizational effectiveness.
• - Creates and presents process reports for stakeholder approval.
• - Monitors the efficacy of updated workflows.
• - Helps drive process improvement across contracts, calls, and task orders by bringing high-quality examples to a broader audience to increase the quality of all contract deliverables.
• - Creates and maintains the annual Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR)/Performance Assessment Report (PAR) Self-Assessment TEAMS Planner and Calendar. Collaborates with PMs and Task Leads to help create compelling annual performance evidence.
• - Maintains the CPAR Repository by running reports and uploading completed evaluations quarterly.
• - Meets with corporate stakeholders to discuss business priorities and improvement opportunities.
• - Stays up to date with the latest business practices and technologies.

Junior Process Analyst

• **Responsibilities:**
• **Data Strategy & Architecture Design: **
• - Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-scale data lakes, integration ecosystems, and modern data warehouses using Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure (Data Lake Storage/Synapse), and AWS (S3/Redshift/Glue).
• - Develop cohesive end-to-end architecture blueprints that translate business strategy into actionable, scalable, and secure data roadmaps.
• - Design and implement hybrid and multi-cloud data solutions, ensuring seamless interoperability between AWS and Azure environments to suit client needs.
• - Select and implement analytics services and big data frameworks to enable AI/ML and business intelligence workloads.
• **Growth (Pre-Sales):**
• - Partner with sales and capture teams to develop solution strategies, craft compelling RFP/RFI responses, and shape competitive bid approaches for federal and commercial pursuits.
• - Support pre-sales activities by demonstrating how architectural innovation and modernization deliver measurable business value to prospective clients.
• - Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) and feasibility studies to validate architecture decisions during the proposal phase.
• **Governance, Security, & Federal Compliance: **
• - Design and document controls aligned with security and compliance controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 (CUI handling) and FedRAMP (NIST SP 800-53) requirements.
• - Define and enforce data modeling, metadata, lineage, and governance standards using tools such as Azure Purview or Unity Catalog.
• - Produce and maintain documentation (System Security Plans, data flow diagrams) required for Authority to Operate (ATO) and compliance audits.
• - Ensure all solution designs strictly adhere to federal acquisition regulations and security standards.
• **Technical Leadership & Implementation:**
• - Design and manage complex data ecosystems and orchestration layers, ensuring seamless data flow and lifecycle management across APIs, event streaming (Kafka, Event Hubs Kinesis), and secure data exchange across disparate systems, organizations, and classification levels.
• - Mentor development teams and engineers on architectural standards, data modeling practices, and modern cloud-native design patterns.
• - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, BI analysts, security officers) to ensure data solutions meet mission requirements.
• **Location: **This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Senior Data Solutions Architect

• - Provide IT hardware (HW) and Software (SW) asset logistics lifecycle including periodic supply inventory, day-to-day shipping, receiving, tagging, tracking, communication and deployment ensuring optimal and secure operations.
• - Document procurement packages, shipping vendor, packaging supply vendor information and asset information based on asset specifications to include cost information, package delivery agreements, tracking, lost packages, claims, etc.
• - Manage logistics database to track hardware and software logistics and work with team members on a consolidated view of Assets across Logistics, Maintenance and Management including lost packages, other remediation efforts, and periodic audit.
• - Document and report Package Inventory management/physical accountability checks on all logistics supplies, Monthly Critical Priority Incidents and High Priority Incidents, partners with team members on AES Scores, VA Monitoring Framework, auto alerts to VA Office of IT, discrepancy & corrective action.
• - Work closely with Analytics Lead on Asset and Account control Center Dashboard (Power BI) including Asset Logistics Management, and Quarterly KPI Report.
• - Partner with team members for asset procurement, packages, cost information, etc.
• - Coordinate and collaborate with defined escalation paths and fellow Asset team members for specifications and dependencies to maintain the baseline
• - Manage and utilize asset logistics information for compliance and data calls
• - Collaborate with ESOM Contract Business Operations team members for effective IT asset management and forecast / prepare for follow-on/future logistics demand
• - Capturing logistics investment requirements and aligning those upstream to the portfolio and budget; laterally with HW – SW asset team members and downstream to customer service engineers and system administrators for timely and efficient customer delivery
• - Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support through close monitoring of Incidents, Service Tickets, Logistics planning, asset tracking, Problem Management, etc.

HAM Logistics Analyst

• Engage with VA OIT leadership (CIO, PDAS, SES) to understand business objectives and strategic aspirations related to AI, data science, and system reliability.
• Articulate complex AI/ML concepts in clear, accessible language to non-technical executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to formulate AI strategies aligned with VA mission goals and federal compliance requirements.
• Create executive-ready work products including PowerPoint presentations, strategic roadmaps, and briefing materials.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of OTG operational requirements, translating them into actionable AI/ML initiatives.
• Design end-to-end AI solution architectures that integrate with existing systems (ServiceNow, monitoring tools, data platforms) while accounting for federal security and compliance constraints.
• Develop technical roadmaps for AI capability maturation, including phased implementation, dependency mapping, and risk mitigation.
• Perform process and system mapping to identify automation opportunities and workflow optimization.
• Coordinate with Chief AI Office (CAIO) and Azure platform teams on platform decisions and capability gap analysis.
• Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies and methodologies for applicability to federal IT operations, incident management, and system reliability.
• Assess data maturity and quality as prerequisites for AI implementation.
• Stay current on federal AI policy, CAIO guidance, and government-wide AI adoption patterns.
• Translate between technical teams, government clients, and senior leadership—bridging operational reality and strategic vision.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations that convey complex technical information for executive audiences.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with government stakeholders from technical SMEs to SES leadership.
• Demonstrate high contextual awareness of VA OIT organizational dynamics, stakeholder priorities, and sensitivities.
• Monitor progress of AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with established strategies.
• Support government decision-making on platform selections, vendor evaluations, and capability trade-offs.
• Document lessons learned and evolve OTG’s AI approach based on outcomes and feedback.

AI Solutions Architect

Artificial Intelligence

• Data Source Evaluation & Gap Analysis
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing data sources to determine fitness for AI/ML applications
• Perform gap analysis identifying data quality issues, completeness problems, and integration challenges
• Evaluate data source reliability, consistency, and availability for operational AI use cases
• Document data lineage, dependencies, and transformation logic for governance and auditability
• Assess technical debt and recommend remediation strategies for data infrastructure improvements
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• Data Governance & Standards**
• Implement metadata tagging standards ensuring discoverability and traceability across data assets
• Apply data classification schemes aligned with federal security requirements and VA policies
• Establish and enforce minimal data standards for AI/ML readiness across operational systems
• Collaborate with Chief AI Office (CAIO) and data governance teams on compliance requirements
• Design data cataloging approaches that support self-service discovery for analytics and AI teams
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• ML Operations & Value Demonstration**
• Support ML model development by preparing training datasets with appropriate feature engineering
• Build and maintain data infrastructure supporting ML experimentation, training, and deployment
• Implement data versioning and lineage tracking for ML reproducibility and auditability
• Calculate and communicate ROI for data integration initiatives, demonstrating value through operational metrics
• Identify opportunities where improved data integration can accelerate AI adoption or enhance model performance
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• Stakeholder Collaboration & Technical Communication**
• Partner with SREs, Data Scientists, and Analytics teams to understand data requirements and constraints
• Translate technical data challenges into understandable terms for government stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance on data feasibility for proposed AI initiatives
• Document data integration patterns, best practices, and lessons learned for knowledge sharing
• Support executive briefings by providing data-driven insights on AI readiness and capability gaps

AI Data Integration Specialist

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure full stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement financial tool capabilities
• Integrate with DoD financial management systems and ensure data compliance with government regulations
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices that ensure clean, secure data pipelines
• Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs and RMF guidelines
• Implement role-based access controls and maintain system integrity through audit-compliant design
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, code reviews, testing, and release processes
• Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation

Senior Full Stack Application Developer

Human Resources

• Support the Business Partners in serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders regarding HR policies, processes, and best practices that drive employee engagement and productivity.
• Provide hands-on, day-to-day support to managers and employees by providing coaching and counseling.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee development and performance improvement plans.
• Support in investigating employee concerns, document findings, and assist in resolution, escalating complex cases to the HR Business Partner.
• Coach managers on effectively leveraging HCM and other systems to manage their workforce.
• Conduct and analyze stay and exit interviews to capture trends and risks, escalating urgent concerns appropriately.
• Stay informed on employment laws, regulations, and proven practices to drive positive business outcomes.
• Support cyclical HR processes, including performance management, compensation, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with government regulations (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, OFCCP, and FAR requirements).
• Support HRIS data integrity and reporting.
• Escalate high-level and/or strategic matters to the relevant Business Partners.

HR Generalist III

• Welcome employees, and serve as the friendly, approachable first point of contact for HR-related questions
• Use your customer service mindset to listen, problem-solve, and guide employees to the right resources
• Create a positive, supportive experience in every interaction, whether in person, email, or phone
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring every employee feels prepared, confident, and excited on day one
• Support the preparation of HR data and reports requested by departments such as Business Development, Executive Leadership, Finance, and Operations
• Assist with tracking and organizing workforce metrics (headcount, onboarding activity, turnover, compliance-related data, etc.)
• Learn how HR data is used to support business decisions, planning, and strategy
• Assist with drafting, updating, and organizing HR documentation, guides, and workflows using modern tools and technology
• Bring curiosity and ideas around how AI can improve efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience—while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment
• Help ensure HR data is accurate, timely, and presented clearly for internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate employee records in our HR systems with strong attention to detail
• Work closely with Payroll, IT, and managers to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Build strong relationships across departments and levels of the organization
• Assist with HR compliance activities and learn how policies align with federal, state, and local employment requirements
• Help interpret HR policies and procedures, providing clear, consistent guidance to employees while knowing when to escalate complex questions