(718) Business Analyst for the Chief Scientist & Engineer — Senior

Arlo Solutions; Round Lake Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Solutions in the United States seeks a Senior Business Analyst to serve as a strategic liaison between the AFRL Sensors Directorate's Chief Scientist/Chief Engineer and cross-functional stakeholders. The role translates scientific and engineering priorities into actionable business strategies, investment plans, KPI development, and executive-level decision support.

Active TS clearance is required. Based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, you will gather requirements, analyze options, build

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• 7–10 years of experience in strategic planning or related fields.
• Advanced experience in strategic planning, business analysis, R&D/program analysis, or engineering-oriented business operations.
• Ability to advise and support senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of R&D portfolio management and investment analysis.
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and present executive-level recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level strategic planning and business analysis support to the Chief Scientist and Chief Engineer.
• Translate scientific and technical roadmaps into business strategies, tactical plans, investment priorities, and actionable initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses supporting R&D investment, resource allocation, and project prioritization decisions.
• Develop and implement KPIs for R&D and engineering projects.
• Develop executive reports, dashboards, visualizations, forecasts, and trend analyses.
• Perform variance analysis and forecasting to identify emerging risks and support proactive management decisions.
• Gather and document business, functional, and technical requirements from scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Assess workflows and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop recommended improvements.
• Support implementation of new business systems and processes aligned with strategic objectives.
• Serve as the communication bridge between scientists/engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead or facilitate meetings and workshops to establish consensus and align objectives.
• Translate highly complex scientific and engineering information into concise, decision-oriented information.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business analysis

R&D portfolio management

Executive briefing

Stakeholder management

Cost-benefit analysis

Forecasting / variance analysis

Communication

Job description

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Position Description:

The Senior Business Analyst serves as a strategic liaison between the AFRL Sensors Directorate's Chief Scientist/Chief Engineer organization and scientific, engineering, business, and other cross-functional stakeholders. The position translates scientific and engineering priorities and technical roadmaps into actionable business strategies, investment plans, performance measures, and executive-level decision support.

Clearance:

Active TS

Office Location:

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:

• Provide senior-level strategic planning and business analysis support to the Chief Scientist and Chief Engineer.
• Translate scientific and technical roadmaps into business strategies, tactical plans, investment priorities, and actionable initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging scientific and technological opportunities and risks.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses supporting R&D investment, resource allocation, and project prioritization decisions.
• Develop and implement KPIs for R&D and engineering projects covering budget, schedule, technical quality, and other performance dimensions.
• Develop executive reports, dashboards, visualizations, forecasts, and trend analyses.
• Perform variance analysis and forecasting to identify emerging risks and support proactive management decisions.
• Gather and document business, functional, and technical requirements from scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Assess workflows and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop recommended improvements.
• Support implementation of new business systems and processes aligned with Chief Scientist and Chief Engineer strategic objectives.
• Serve as the communication bridge between scientists/engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead or facilitate meetings and workshops to establish consensus, resolve issues, and align stakeholders around program and organizational objectives.
• Translate highly complex scientific and engineering information into concise, decision-oriented information for diverse audiences.

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• 7-10 years' Experience
• Advanced experience in strategic planning, business analysis, R&D/program analysis, or engineering-oriented business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and support senior scientific, engineering, or executive leadership.
• Strong understanding of R&D portfolio management, performance measurement, investment analysis, and resource prioritization.
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Ability to independently structure ambiguous problems, integrate complex technical/business information, and develop executive-level recommendations.

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.