Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst

Letts Consult; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Job summary

JRAD is seeking an experienced Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst to support the Department of the Air Force AF/A4C Civil Engineer Operations Directorate. This hybrid role combines on-site work at the Pentagon with remote work, focusing on coordinating enterprise modernization initiatives and delivering strategic analysis for senior leadership.

You will develop POA&Ms, executive dashboards, and performance measures, track milestones, and prepare decision-support products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs.
• Experience supporting AFCEC, AFIMSC or a Major Command strongly desired.
• Experience in strategic planning, implementation plans, or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience developing and tracking POA&Ms, milestone schedules, or performance measures.
• Knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer organizations and installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan by coordinating modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain POA&Ms, implementation plans, executive dashboards, and strategic reports.
• Track milestones, assess risks, and prepare executive updates for Headquarters Air Force leadership.
• Conduct program analysis to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate actions across DoD stakeholders to improve enterprise execution.
• Support infrastructure modernization and enterprise business process transformation.
• Research technologies and best practices to improve installation readiness.
• Develop executive briefings and presentation materials for senior leaders.

Skills

DoD program experience

Strategic planning

POA&M tracking

Cross-agency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

POA&M tracking tools

Job description

JRAD is seeking an immediate fill position for an experienced Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) AF/A4C Civil Engineer Operations Directorate. This role supports execution of the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) by coordinating enterprise initiatives, integrating cross-functional efforts, monitoring progress toward strategic objectives, and providing strategic analysis and decision support to senior leadership. This position is hybrid with an approximate 50% split between onsite at the Pentagon and remote work.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Support execution of the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan by coordinating enterprise modernization initiatives and integrating stakeholder actions across the Civil Engineer enterprise.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), implementation plans, executive dashboards, performance measures, and strategic reports supporting Civil Engineer Operations priorities.
• Track strategic milestones, assess execution risks, and prepare recurring executive updates and decision-support products for Headquarters Air Force leadership.
• Conduct program analysis by identifying trends, evaluating organizational performance, assessing enterprise initiatives, and developing strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate actions and initiatives across Headquarters Air Force, AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, installations, and other Department of Defense stakeholders to improve enterprise execution and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support strategic initiatives involving infrastructure modernization, utility resilience, asset management modernization, condition-based maintenance, equipment modernization, infrastructure assessments, and enterprise business process transformation.
• Research emerging technologies, industry best practices, and innovative business processes to improve Civil Engineer Operations and installation readiness.
• Develop executive briefings, reports, talking points, and presentation materials supporting senior leader engagement and strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration among Civil Engineer stakeholders to align tactical installation-level activities with Air Force strategic priorities, governance requirements, and operational readiness objectives.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience supporting Air Force or other Department of Defense/War programs.
• Prior experience supporting AFCEC, AFIMSC or a Major Command strongly desired.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, implementation plans, strategic roadmaps, or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience developing and tracking POA&Ms, implementation plans, milestone schedules, or performance measures.
• Knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron organizations, Operations Flight responsibilities, and installation-level Civil Engineer processes.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret (or eligibility to obtain/maintain one)

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.