Strategic Operations & Modernization Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal in Washington, DC is seeking an Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst to coordinate Civil Engineer Operations strategic initiatives within the AF/A4C framework. The role bridges tactical shop execution with HQ policy, driving modernization, asset management, and readiness.

The contractor supports developing plans, milestones, risk assessments, dashboards, and senior leader briefings to accelerate initiative delivery across USAF and interagency partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• 10+ years of experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs
• Experience with strategic planning, implementation plans, or enterprise initiatives
• Experience developing and tracking POA&Ms, implementation plans, or strategic roadmaps
• Experience supporting strategic plans or enterprise transformation initiatives
• Experience conducting program analysis and developing executive recommendations
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron organization, Operations Flight responsibilities, and installation-level Civil Engineer processes
• Familiarity with strategy development, business process improvement, and performance management methodologies
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel on Civil Engineer Operations strategic initiatives under AF/A4C program management oversight
• Support implementation of Operations Strategic Implementation Plan objectives by coordinating enterprise modernization initiatives, tracking milestones, assessing risks to execution, and developing recommendations
• Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), implementation plans, performance measures, executive dashboards, and strategic reports
• Perform program analysis by identifying trends, evaluating organizational performance, and developing decision-support products for Headquarters Air Force leadership
• Coordinate with AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, installations, and other DoD organizations to integrate strategic initiatives and resolve cross-functional issues
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives involving UFC modernization, infrastructure hardening and resilience, asset management modernization, and related priorities
• Research emerging technologies and best practices to improve Civil Engineer Operations and support continuous improvement across the DoD

Skills

Strategic planning

POA&Ms

Cross-functional coordination

Program analysis

Executive briefings

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Job description

Cherokee Federal in Washington, DC is seeking an Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst to coordinate Civil Engineer Operations strategic initiatives within the AF/A4C framework. The role bridges tactical shop execution with HQ policy, driving modernization, asset management, and readiness.

The contractor supports developing plans, milestones, risk assessments, dashboards, and senior leader briefings to accelerate initiative delivery across USAF and interagency partners.