Business Analyst – Air Force Logistics IT Systems Modernization

DSD Laboratories; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSD Laboratories in the National Capital Region is seeking a Business Analyst to support Air Force Logistics IT modernization efforts.

You will collaborate with AF/A4 and SAF IT stakeholders to advance portfolio management, cloud modernization, and system integration across the Air Force enterprise.

Qualifications

• Active Interim DoD SECRET clearance required.
• BS/BA in IT Management, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• PMP and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• 2+ years as a Staff Action Officer at MAJCOM/COCOM or higher-level Air Force/Joint staff is a plus.
• 2+ years in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement desired.
• 7+ years Air Force Civil Service/US military IT experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Air Force Logistics IT systems and cloud environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated self-starter capable in a fast-paced staff environment.

Responsibilities

• Staff, coordinate, and drive actions across Air Force and DAF organizations to on-time closure.
• Drive Logistics IT modernization with emphasis on cloud activity and requirements for Log IT Portfolio.
• Develop and oversee portfolio IT transformation priorities and roadmaps.
• Support portfolio studies, develop initiative business cases, and advocate for cloud improvements.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute portfolio initiatives with AF/DAF IT stakeholders and managers.
• Prepare information and briefings for senior leaders up to 3-star level.
• Analyze IT investment plans and priorities to reduce costs and risk, align with DoD cloud policy.
• Lead portfolio summits, IPT efforts, and other stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in IT Management or Computer Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Business Analyst - Air Force Logistics IT Systems Modernization

Strategic Operations Secret

Location National Capital Region (Washington, DC, Maryland, or VA)

Work Setting Hybrid

Employment Type Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Business Analyst to support Air Force Logistics IT systems modernization efforts as part of the Department of the Air Force's Log IT Portfolio. This position will directly support Headquarters AF/A4 and/or Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) IT stakeholders, working across the Air Force's Logistics, Engineering, & Force Protection enterprise to advance portfolio management, cloud modernization, and system integration priorities. This is a hybrid work arrangement with an average of 5% annual travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strong Action Officer, operating with minimal supervision to staff, coordinate, and drive actions across Air Force and Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizations to on-time closure
• Drive Air Force Logistics IT systems modernization efforts, with a focused emphasis on cloud activity, work efforts, and requirements as they pertain to the Log IT Portfolio of systems
• Advise and assist in the development and oversight of portfolio IT transformation priorities, including cloud migration and modernization roadmaps
• Support portfolio studies, identify and develop initiative business cases, advocate for IT infrastructure and cloud improvements, and recommend innovative solutions to meet mission requirements
• Work directly with Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) IT stakeholders and managers to plan, coordinate, and execute portfolio initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders (leaders, colleagues) across the Air Staff, AF/Joint services, and third parties (e.g., vendors, service providers) as needed to plan and oversee execution of portfolio initiatives
• Build information and/or decision briefings for senior leaders up to 3-star level
• Analyze IT investment plans and priorities; recommend roadmap efforts to reduce IT costs, reduce organizational risk, comply with DoD mandates (including cloud/DevSecOps policy), and meet strategic objectives
• Lead/support portfolio summits, Rapid Improvement Events, Integrated Product Team (IPT) efforts, and other meetings with key stakeholders (e.g., functional champions and subject matter experts)
• Author strategies, plans, and procedures; periodically update to keep pace with emerging IT and cloud policy
• Apply project management skills to capture and document requirements, produce project plans, key milestones, deliverables, and schedules, and track efforts through completion
• Simultaneously manage multiple work streams, tracking activities across multiple organizations through completion on schedule and within budget
• Plan and schedule meetings, facilitate technical discussions, capture action items, and produce meeting minutes
• Develop high-quality work products using the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Draft email correspondence for senior leader strategic communications

Qualifications

• Interim DoD SECRET clearance required (minimum)
• BS/BA in IT Management, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• PMP and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred
• 2+ years as a Staff Action Officer, particularly at a Major Command (MAJCOM)/Combatant Command (COCOM) or higher-level Air Force/Joint staff, a considerable plus
• 2+ years in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement highly desired
• 7+ years Air Force Civil Service/US military experience in Information Technology a plus
• Familiarity with IT fundamentals (e.g., software lifecycle management, system/network/cloud architectures); prior experience in system or technology analysis (e.g., cloud, application rationalization), compliance, or portfolio management a considerable plus
• Working knowledge of, or experience with, Air Force Logistics IT systems and the Log IT Portfolio (e.g., G081/FMxC2, REMIS, ILS-S, ESCAPE, BLADE, etc.) a plus
• Familiarity with DoD/Air Force cloud environments and migration efforts (e.g., CloudOne) a plus
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to operate proactively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic staff environment

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