Management Analyst

NSS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSS in Washington, DC is seeking Management Analysts at all levels for on-site support at the Washington Navy Yard. Active Secret clearance or clearable status is required.

You will work with Navy leadership and technical experts to optimize acquisition, financial ecosystems, and data analysis. We map roles across Associate, Specialist, and Senior tiers; duties include data collection, complex problem solving, and reporting to program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a business, technical, or management-related field.
• Active Secret clearance or clearable (US Citizenship required).
• Strong analytical mindset with proactive problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and analyze information to support senior analysts and government management.
• Define complex operational and organizational problems and recommend solutions.
• Analyze program data including budget, HR, and performance metrics.
• Observe operations and develop structured solutions to bottlenecks.
• Prepare formal reports and present findings to Program Managers and Directors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in business/technical/management field

Job description

Job Title: Management Analyst (All Levels)

Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC (On-site)

Security Clearance: Active Secret

Position Overview:

Join a premier defense consulting team at the forefront of naval readiness and strategic operations. We are seeking motivated Management Analysts across multiple experience tiers to provide critical programmatic support on-site at the historic Washington Navy Yard. In this role, you will collaborate with military leaders and technical experts to optimize acquisition strategies, manage sophisticated financial ecosystems, and deliver actionable data analysis. If you are a cleared professional ready to safeguard national security initiatives and drive operational excellence within the U.S. Navy's premier command systems, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, review, and analyze information in order to make recommendations to Government or senior management analysts.
• Define the nature and extent of complex operational and organizational problems.
• Analyze relevant program data, which may include budget information, technical details, human resources, program management, or program development metrics.
• Observe day-to-day operations and develop structured solutions to organizational bottlenecks.
• Understand the nature, internal culture, and strategic relationships of the target organization across the broader Government when preparing formal recommendations.
• Report findings and recommendations by preparing formal written reports, data metrics, and delivering oral presentations to Program Managers and Directors.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a business, technical, or management-related field.
• Security Clearance: Active Secret OR clearable (US Citizenship required).
• Core Competencies: Proactive problem-solving, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and a strong analytical mindset.

Experience & Career Tiering:

We are actively mapping candidates to the following corporate tiers based on experience:

• Associate Tier: Greater than 1 year (>1) of relevant professional experience assisting with data collection or general management analysis.
• Specialist Tier: Minimum of 4+ years of experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis, or financial/cost analysis.
• Senior/Principal Tier: 7–15+ years of advanced experience. Candidates must show significant experience directly supporting U.S. Navy programs, managing complex portfolios, and leading strategic organizational studies.