Business Operations Specialist

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC is seeking a Business Operations Specialist in Arlington, VA. This role will serve as a senior technical advisor to the Navy, focusing on long-range needs and strategic planning.

Qualified candidates should possess a BS or BA in Business Administration and at least eight years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly SharePoint, is essential for this position, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in relevant fields.
• Prior experience working with executive level personnel.
• Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced methods and theories to solve complex business problems.
• Develop business case analyses and participate in strategy development efforts.
• Analyze complex requirements, budgets, and project statuses.

Skills

Business financial analysis

Process improvement

Communication techniques

Data management

Education

BS or BA degree in Business Administration or Management

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Business Operations Specialist to work on an upcoming awarded contract in Arlington, VA. The Business Operations Specialist will serve as the senior technical advisor for strategies dealing with the long range needs of the Navy.

Responsibilities

Job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex business problems or issues.
• Additionally, will develop business case analysis, prepare white papers, justifications, alternatives and recommendations, and participate and support efforts associated with developing a Strategic Plan, Operating Plan and other corporate initiatives.
• Analyzes complex requirements, status, budget and schedules.
• Performs management, technical, or business case analyses.
• Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to NAVAIR command programs.
• Tracks program/project status and schedules.
• Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.
• Other dusties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Business Administration, Management or other related technical discipline. An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or an additional eight (8) years of experience may be substituted for a BA / BS.
• At least eight (8) years of hands‑on experience in one of the following areas: business financial analysis, continual process improvement, communication techniques or managing data for large organizations.
• Prior experience working with industry/government executive level personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management and operations of Department of Navy Systems Commands.
• Experience using and designing Microsoft 365 applications including Office, Power BI, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Power Automate and lists.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft SharePoint and the standard Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.