Senior Management Analyst – Strategy & Oversight

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

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