Management Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Defense in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Analyst and Subject Matter Expert to govern strategic analysis, program oversight, and expert guidance on a portfolio of highly complex, sensitive initiatives. The role demands independent judgment and coordination with senior leadership across P&R.

This position focuses on risk assessment, governance, and timely reporting, including liaison work with GAO and Inspector General, crisis coordination, and action-tracking to

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Conducts complex management studies and program evaluations to assess organizational effectiveness, identify operational improvements, and recommend strategies supporting P&R mission priorities.
• Serves as the primary P&R liaison for GAO and Inspector General oversight activities, coordinating responses, monitoring recommendations and corrective actions, and advising senior leadership on risks and compliance issues.
• Manages sensitive Inspector General Hotline complaints and referrals, overseeing case tracking, coordination, documentation, and completion reports to ensure accurate and timely responses.
• Coordinates crisis management and evacuation operations with Department of State, Joint Staff, and other stakeholders, addressing evacuation policies, personnel accountability, safe haven allowances, and emergency authorization packages.
• Integrates information from executive correspondence, task-management, and oversight tracking systems to monitor high-priority actions, identify workflow deficiencies, and prepare briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
• Department: Department of Defense
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), Executive Services Directorate (ESD). The incumbent serves as a Senior Analyst and Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for providing strategic analysis, program oversight, and expert guidance on a portfolio of highly complex, sensitive, and high-priority initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Conducts complex management studies and program evaluations to assess organizational effectiveness, identify operational improvements, and recommend strategies supporting P&R mission priorities. Serves as the primary P&R liaison for GAO and Inspector General oversight activities, coordinating responses, monitoring recommendations and corrective actions, and advising senior leadership on risks and compliance issues.

Manages sensitive Inspector General Hotline complaints and referrals, overseeing case tracking, coordination, documentation, and completion reports to ensure accurate and timely responses. Coordinates crisis management and evacuation operations with Department of State, Joint Staff, and other stakeholders, addressing evacuation policies, personnel accountability, safe haven allowances, and emergency authorization packages.

Integrates information from executive correspondence, task-management, and oversight tracking systems to monitor high-priority actions, identify workflow deficiencies, and prepare briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.