Analyst

Heartland Consulting; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Consulting is seeking an Army Mission Command Program Analyst to support our Army G-3/5/7 client. The role requires extensive knowledge of Army operations, organizational structures, and chain of command, plus the ability to manage several complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The analyst will support 20+ stakeholders and 15 projects across the Mission Command Support Element (MSCE) with four sub-branches: Synchronization/Integration, Current Operations, Futures, and Data

Qualifications

• Six or more years of progressive experience with Army operations and command structures.
• Experience with Army Staff, MACOM, and tactical levels including Army Force Management.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and priorities effectively.
• Experience supporting resource analysis, systems engineering, and program management.
• Familiarity with JCIDS and Army capabilities development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning, program management, requirements and capabilities development, integration, and acquisition management support.
• Review and analyze operational impacts related to requirements, resources, testing, and acquisition.
• Coordinate initiatives across stakeholders and MSCE sub-branches.
• Prepare summaries, analytical reports, and leadership briefings.
• Develop briefings and presentations including financial/resource data.
• Assist government personnel in reviewing program documents and materials.
• Attend meetings and coordination sessions; deliver briefings as required.
• Support multi-task management in a dynamic Army environment.

Skills

Army operations knowledge

Program analysis

Multitasking

Strategic planning

Briefing communications

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

JCIDS

PPBE

Acquisition processes

Job description

Army Mission Command Program Analyst

About the role

Heartland Consulting is actively seeking a highly qualified Army Mission Command Program Analyst to support our Army G-3/5/7 client and its mission. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Army operations, customs, organizational structures, and chain of command, along with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position supports a client organization responsible for more than 20 stakeholders and 15 projects. Heartland Consulting provides support to the Mission Command Support Element (MSCE) across four primary sub-branches: Synchronization and Integration Branch, Current Operations Branch, Futures Branch, and Data Operations Branch.

What you will do

• Provide strategic planning, program management, requirements and capabilities development, integration, and acquisition management support for Mission Command and network-enabling systems.
• Review and analyze operational impacts associated with requirements and capabilities development, resource allocation, testing, and acquisition activities.
• Support the coordination and integration of initiatives across multiple stakeholders, projects, and MSCE sub-branches.
• Prepare written summaries, analytical reports, and other documentation to support leadership and program decision-making.
• Gather, evaluate, and synthesize information to develop briefings, including financial and resource-related presentations.
• Assist government personnel in reviewing program documents, requirements, and supporting materials.
• Attend meetings, working groups, and coordination sessions; develop and deliver briefings as required.
• Support the simultaneous management of multiple complex tasks and activities in a dynamic Army operational environment.

Minimum qualifications

• Six or more years of progressive experience and demonstrated knowledge of Army operations, organizational structures, customs, and chain of command.
• Knowledge of operational and generating force activities at the Army Staff, Major Army Command (MACOM), and tactical levels, including experience with Army Force Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, competing priorities, and concurrent activities effectively.
• Experience supporting resource analysis, systems engineering, acquisition management, test and evaluation, and program management activities.
• Knowledge and experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and associated Army capabilities development processes.
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes and Department of Defense and Army acquisition procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Master's degree or equivalent degree program; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with three additional years of relevant functional experience.
• Active security clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Graduation from the Command and General Staff College, War College, or School of Advanced Military Studies is desirable.
• Advanced academic degrees beyond the minimum education requirement are desirable.
• Graduation from the How the Army Runs Course is preferred.