Management Analyst SME

Corps Solutions; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense consulting firm is looking for a Management Analyst SME based in Quantico, VA. The role requires a Post-Graduate Degree and 20+ years of experience within the Department of Defense. Responsibilities include handling project requests, drafting strategic documents, and consulting with senior military leaders. Candidates must possess a Secret security clearance and have strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills. The position involves occasional travel and extended work hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the Department of Defense.
• Prior experience in a Pentagon staff or action officer position.
• Experience with classified information and classification processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle requests for researching problem areas and drafting reports.
• Prepare strategic communications and documents for approval.
• Develop contacts with senior military leaders within DoD.
• Lead groups, negotiate compromises and influence key leaders and stakeholders.
• Write briefings and memorandums for senior DoD leadership.
• Manage project team Manning and performance; participate in contract execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-Graduate Degree

Top Level School attendance

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Overview

Quantico, VA—the Management Analyst SME reports to and receives work direction from the Project Manager and will provide support that includes the following activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling requests requiring researching problem areas, drafting reports or other documents, inputting, deleting, retrieving, manipulating, and correcting information in automated databases or electronic records
• Prepare and present Service or Joint Correspondence
• Prepare strategic documents for executive level approval
• Prepare strategic communications strategy for executive level approval
• Consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems, work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balance long- and short-term tasks
• Develop and maintain personal and professional contacts with senior civilian and military leaders and officials within DoD
• Lead groups, negotiate compromises, and influence key leaders, customers and stakeholders involving problems or policy issues
• Prepare correspondence, read ahead, reports, and other written materials for senior DOD officials
• Work with stakeholders to adjudicate input to decision packages, resolve conflicts regarding oversight and governance processes within the organization
• Write briefings, decision memorandums, and other materials for senior DoD leadership
• Responsible for project team manning and performance
• Participate in headquarters meetings and functions related to contract execution and project management duties
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree required
• Attendance at Top Level School desired

Experience

• Prior experience in a Pentagon staff / action officer position
• Experience with classified information to include derivative classification requirements, original classification authority processes, and the process for declassifying information
• 20+ years of experience working in the Department of Defense

Core Skills/Competencies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines and competing requirements. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to design and write clear communications and present training programs
• Ability to identify stakeholders, foster collaboration, lead groups, develop and advocate positions, and negotiate compromises in a multifunctional environment
• Ability to recognize poorly defined problems and convert them into questions for which practical quantitative solutions can be defined
• Flexibility and the ability to take initiative, and be innovative to succeed in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, composing client deliverable quality documentation, analysis, and reports
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent detail oriented, organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and work collaboratively with others

Working Conditions

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus

Special Position Notations

• Requires 5% - 10% travel
• Extended workdays and weekend work may be required

Security Clearance

• A Secret security clearance is required for this position

This position description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The company maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.