Strategic Management Analyst – Operations & Performance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks a Senior Management Analyst to provide high-level analytical, operational, and managerial support for complex programs, including Navy-focused efforts, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, program evaluation, and strategic planning, with opportunities to deliver briefings to senior leadership and guide cross-functional teams in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred or 10+ years of related experience in engineering/science management.
• Bachelor’s degree 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work 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 support in 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 for 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 stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate working groups, team meetings, and organizational problem-solving sessions.
• 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 improvements.
• Provide ongoing analytical support to assist leadership with data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Bachelor’s degree substituted with 5 years of relevant experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in engineering or science management or related field

Significant experience supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks a Senior Management Analyst to provide high-level analytical, operational, and managerial support for complex programs, including Navy-focused efforts, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, program evaluation, and strategic planning, with opportunities to deliver briefings to senior leadership and guide cross-functional teams in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.