Strategic Management Analyst for Programs & Operations

Akima; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, seeks an experienced Senior Management Analyst to provide high-level analytical, operational, and managerial support for complex programs in support of Navy-related operations.

The role focuses on organizational effectiveness, program evaluation, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making, with responsibilities spanning logistics, budgeting, and performance reporting to senior leadership. On-site in Indian Head, MD.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) may be substituted with an additional five years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in engineering or science management, operations research analysis, financial/cost analysis, or a related field.
• Significant experience supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations is strongly desired.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, facilitate discussions, and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate management processes, organizational structures, resource utilization, and operational practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop recommendations and practical solutions to enhance management effectiveness, organizational performance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, track, and report program and project milestones, metrics, and performance indicators in support of Command-level mission requirements.
• Provide analytical and management support in areas such as logistics, budgeting, finance, quality assurance, resource management, and general management operations.
• Conduct work measurement studies, efficiency reviews, cost analyses, workload assessments, and other analytical studies to support organizational and programmatic decision-making.
• Utilize automated management information systems to conduct fact-finding, perform analysis, monitor performance, and prepare reports.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret information from multiple sources to identify trends, issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present findings, reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate working groups, team meetings, organizational problem-solving sessions, and other collaborative activities.
• Lead customized workshops, management roundtables, training sessions, and other organizational development activities.
• Collaborate with program and organizational leadership to identify challenges, develop solutions, and support implementation of recommended improvements.
• Provide ongoing analytical support to assist leadership with informed, data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree preferred

BA/BS +5 years experience

10+ years experience

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, seeks an experienced Senior Management Analyst to provide high-level analytical, operational, and managerial support for complex programs in support of Navy-related operations.

The role focuses on organizational effectiveness, program evaluation, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making, with responsibilities spanning logistics, budgeting, and performance reporting to senior leadership. On-site in Indian Head, MD.