Senior Analyst

Safal Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Safal Partners is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead project tracking infrastructure and support for a federal contract. The role requires managing multiple federal stakeholders, translating requirements into structured systems, and delivering high-quality written products under shifting priorities.

The candidate will design tracking systems, create SOPs, and coordinate environmental scans, market research, and client communications. Onsite work at DOL HQ in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in federal program or federal consulting roles related to project tracking, stakeholder communication, strategic planning, or risk management.
• Experience managing federal stakeholders.
• Experience with workforce development and education policy, incl. familiarity with WIOA.
• Strong written and oral communication for senior federal audiences.
• Ability to manage evolving priorities and incorporate feedback quickly.
• Experience developing SOPs, databases, or training materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a standardized project tracking system for clients, including AI-assisted data pulls.
• Prepare progress reports for client leadership covering risks and dependencies.
• Conduct environmental scans of internal processes, identifying SOPs and materials.
• Build and maintain Core Functions Directory with SOPs and reference guides.
• Perform market research to inform project planning and policy development.
• Draft talking points, briefing materials, and fact sheets for events.
• Provide training and technical assistance to client staff.
• Support status reports and deliverables in plain-language formats.

Skills

Federal stakeholders

Workforce policy

Written communication

Project tracking

Policy translation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington, DC | Full-time | Contingent upon contract award

Job Description

Safal Partners is seeking a Senior Analyst to provide project management support services on a federal contract. The Senior Analyst will lead the design and execution of the client's project tracking infrastructure, core function documentation, and project launch and communication support activities. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in federal workforce policy and demonstrated ability to manage multiple federal stakeholders, translate requirements into structured systems, and deliver high-quality written products under shifting priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain a standardized project tracking system for clients, incorporating approved AI tools where appropriate to pull data and status updates
• Prepare progress reports for client leadership covering risks, dependencies, and challenges across workstreams
• Work with front office and program staff to conduct an environmental scan of the client's internal drives and core functions, identifying existing SOPs, guidance, and materials
• Build and maintain a Core Functions Directory, including SOPs, quick reference guides, and a recurring activities calendar, organized to support both staff usability and AI-assisted navigation
• Conduct periodic environmental scans and market research to inform client project planning, policy development, and cross-agency coordination
• Draft talking points, briefing materials, presentations, and fact sheets for internal and external events
• Provide training and technical assistance to client staff
• Support the Project Manager in developing status reports and other deliverables in plain-language, 508-compliant, editable formats

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience in roles involving federal program or federal consulting work related to project tracking, stakeholder communication, strategic planning, or risk management
• Demonstrated experience managing federal stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in workforce development and education policy, including direct familiarity with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior federal leadership audiences
• Proven ability to manage competing and evolving priorities and to incorporate feedback quickly and accurately
• Experience developing SOPs, resource databases, training materials, or similar process documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting U.S. Department of Labor program offices
• Experience with document management systems, file governance, or knowledge management for federal clients
• Familiarity with AI-assisted document indexing, search, or summarization tools
• Experience supporting federal agency front-office communications, including talking points and executive briefings

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Work is onsite at DOL headquarters in Washington, D.C. during normal business hours, Monday through Friday

Additional Information

Safal Partners is committed to supporting your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and employee assistance programs
• Paid federal holidays, generous PTO, and dedicated sick leave
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and competitive company matching
• Flexible pathways that support advancement, mobility, and long-term development, including access to courses and certifications
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative, mission-driven projects with impact at the federal, state, and national levels
• A collaborative environment grounded in continuous improvement, and shared purpose