Business Operations & Program Management Analyst - Strategy, Expert

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Business Operations & Program Management expert to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The role involves managing the contractor support portfolio, delivering strategic recommendations to government leadership, and leading special projects that improve organizational effectiveness.

You will serve as the primary strategic interface between the contractor team and senior government leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic-level expertise to large, complex DoW/IC organizations.
• Experience with resource planning and portfolio management.
• Experience providing business operations or program management support.
• Ability to interact with government leadership and manage high-visibility initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the contractor support team and oversee administration, personnel coordination, and logistics.
• Lead high-visibility projects including process re-engineering, organizational stand-ups, and strategic planning.
• Support government budgeting and resource planning with advanced data analysis and what-if scenarios.
• Prepare materials and summaries for senior leadership engagements with Congress, OMB, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate operations support across administration, personnel, logistics, and communications.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Budget planning

Executive communication

Government liaison

Travel readiness

Education

MBA or related degree

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a Business Operations & Program Management expert to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). As the business operations lead, you will manage the contractor support portfolio for a major NGA program office or directorate, provide strategic-level recommendations directly to government leadership, and lead special projects that improve organizational effectiveness.

You will be the primary strategic interface between the contractor team and senior government leaders. Work at this level requires integrating multiple disciplines to solve highly complex, ambiguous problems. This is an on-site position at NGA Washington (Fort Belvoir, VA) and surrounding facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the contractor support team, overseeing administration, personnel coordination, and enterprise-level logistics.
• Lead high-visibility special projects for the government office, such as business process re-engineering, organizational stand-ups, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead the contractor team in supporting the government's operational budget and resource planning with advanced data analysis, what-if scenarios, and funding recommendations.
• Manage the flow of critical information between the contractor team and senior government leadership, ensuring clear communication and rapid response.
• Prepare and refine background materials, talking points, and strategic summaries for senior leadership engagements with Congress, OMB, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage the business operations support portfolio for the directorate, including administration, personnel coordination, logistics, and communications support.
• Lead the contractor team in supporting operational budget and resource planning with data analysis and what-if scenarios.
• Prepare background materials, talking points, and strategic summaries for the government director.
• Create and implement government requests for process engineering and management, technical data management, workflow management, and operations architecture.
• Lead special projects such as business process re-engineering, organizational stand-ups, and modernization plans.

Required Qualifications

• Industry leader with exceptional expertise relevant to the field, compliant with GSA standards
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic-level expertise and support to a large, complex DoW or IC organization
• Demonstrated experience with resource planning and portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience providing business operations or program management support
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic-level support to a large, complex government organization
• Demonstrated experience with strategic and resource planning
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Eligible for OCONUS travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related degree
• Experience leading a program-level process improvement initiative from conception to completion
• Expert-level understanding of agency-specific (e.g., NGA) policies, procedures, and organizational dynamics

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $157,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Accessibility/Accommodation

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.