Strategic Management Analyst – Navy Programs

Akima; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks a Mid-Level Management Analyst to gather and analyze information in support of program managers and senior leadership. You will evaluate organizational structures, processes, and resource utilization to identify improvement opportunities in complex operational environments, with emphasis on Navy-related programs.

You will develop actionable recommendations, support milestones, and communicate findings to leadership, drawing on strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, a technical field, or related discipline is desired.
• An associate's degree may be substituted with an additional four years of relevant experience.
• Seven years of relevant professional experience in engineering/science management or related fields is desired.
• Significant experience supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations is desired.
• Demonstrated experience applying analytical methods to evaluate management processes and performance.
• Experience developing and analyzing program metrics, milestones, and performance information.
• Experience conducting work measurement studies, efficiency reviews, and cost analyses.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior leadership.
• Ability to lead working groups and collaborative activities.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to complex management challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information to support program and project managers and major Command-level requirements.
• Evaluate organizational structures, processes, resource use, and program performance for improvement opportunities.
• Develop recommendations and solutions, support milestones, analyze performance metrics, and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments, including Navy-related contexts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Team facilitation

Independent worker

Decision making

Operational analysis

Education

BA/BS in Business

AA/AS with experience

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks a Mid-Level Management Analyst to gather and analyze information in support of program managers and senior leadership. You will evaluate organizational structures, processes, and resource utilization to identify improvement opportunities in complex operational environments, with emphasis on Navy-related programs.

You will develop actionable recommendations, support milestones, and communicate findings to leadership, drawing on strong analytical,