Senior Operations Analyst

The Copper River Family of Companies; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Open leave policy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst at SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) to support strategic planning, organizational analysis and process improvement at Hurlburt Field, FL. You will act as a senior advisor, developing organizational strategies, evaluating performance, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives for Government leadership.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness, facilitate governance activities and align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant Government experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze organizational plans, strategic initiatives, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate DoD/Federal guidance for impacts on mission operations.
• Recommend process improvements using government and industry best practices.
• Prepare executive briefings, papers, reports and presentations.
• Monitor enterprise operational status and communicate issues to leadership.
• Coordinate governance boards, working groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop process maps, workflows, charters and operational documentation.
• Collect, analyze and report operational metrics supporting decision-making.
• Coordinate multi-organizational meetings, schedules and strategic events.
• Support strategic and tactical planning, including resource prioritization and risk assessments.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions for CCE.
• Collaborate with Government leadership to improve mission execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in DoD/Federal programs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to support strategic planning, organizational analysis, and operational process improvement initiatives for the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) at Hurlburt Field, FL. This position serves as a senior advisor responsible for developing organizational strategies, evaluating mission performance, coordinating cross‑functional initiatives, and providing analytical support to Government leadership. The Senior Operations Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness, facilitate governance activities, and ensure alignment with mission priorities.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and analyze organizational plans, strategic initiatives, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate Federal and DoD strategic guidance to determine impacts on mission operations.
• Recommend process improvements using Government and industry best practices.
• Prepare executive briefings, talking papers, reports, and presentation materials.
• Monitor enterprise operational status and communicate significant issues to leadership.
• Coordinate governance boards, working groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop process maps, workflows, charters, and operational documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational metrics supporting enterprise decision‑making.
• Coordinate multi‑organizational meetings, schedules, and strategic events.
• Support strategic and tactical planning initiatives, including resource prioritization and risk assessments.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions supporting Communications Contested Environments (CCE).
• Collaborate with Government leadership to improve mission execution and organizational performance.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Security Clearance
  • Active Top‑Secret Clearance required
• Education
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant Government experience may be substituted for formal education
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated Knowledge & Experience:
  • Organizational and strategic planning methodologies
  • Government operations and enterprise governance
  • Process improvement and performance measurement
  • Executive‑level reporting and briefing development
  • Operational metrics analysis and dashboard reporting
  • Meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination
  • Strategic resource planning and mission support
  • Cross‑functional collaboration within Government organizations

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account – healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account – high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full‑time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.