Business Operations Analyst I

Summary The Business Operations Analyst I supports the execution and continuous improvement of the organization’s technology-enabled proposal operations. This position provides analytical, operational, and process support across business development, capture management, proposal development, and enterprise operations activities. The analyst serves as a force multiplier by gathering and synthesizing information, monitoring operational performance, supporting workflow execution, and providing decision-support products to leadership. This is an entry-level position working under the direct supervision of the Project Lead, offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with 1 to 3 years of experience to develop expertise in federal contracting, business operations, proposal development, process improvement, data analytics, and AI-enabled business workflows aligned to Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)-informed practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Business Analysis & Research Research, collect, and synthesize information from internal and external sources. Analyze business development, proposal, operational, and organizational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support market research, customer analysis, and opportunity assessments. Develop findings and recommendations to support leadership decision-making. Assist with strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives. Proposal Operations Support Maintain visibility of proposal, capture, and business development activities. Track proposal schedules, milestones, deliverables, and workflow status. Monitor operational metrics and identify potential bottlenecks or execution risks. Support proposal reviews, gate reviews, and workflow governance activities. Assist in coordinating activities across business development, capture, technical, pricing, and operational teams. Reporting & Decision Support Develop reports, dashboards, scorecards, and executive briefing materials. Maintain proposal operations performance metrics and key performance indicators. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for supervisors and leadership. Track action items, decisions, and organizational priorities. Present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner. Process Improvement & Operations Support Assist with documenting business processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput. Support implementation of process improvements and workflow automation initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across proposal and operational functions. Help maintain accountability and momentum across multiple initiatives. Technology & Automation Enablement Utilize business applications, reporting tools, and workflow management platforms. Support implementation and adoption of AI-enabled business and proposal tools. Assist with maintaining data repositories, workflow systems, and operational dashboards. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity. Promote data accuracy and operational consistency. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Operations, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field. 1 to 3 years of professional experience in business operations, project support, business analysis, data analysis, administration, proposal support, or a related field. Demonstrated experience using enterprise AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, to support research, analysis, document development, or workflow improvement. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Language Skills Written Communication: Proficient in developing clear reports, dashboards, briefing materials, SOPs, and decision‑support documents for leadership and cross‑functional audiences. Verbal Communication: Ability to present information and findings clearly and professionally to supervisors, leadership, and team members. Documentation: Skilled in maintaining operational trackers, data repositories, workflow systems, and reusable content artifacts. Reasoning Ability Analytical Reasoning: Ability to gather, synthesize, and interpret complex operational and business data to produce actionable insights and recommendations. Operational Judgment: Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal government contracting organizations. Familiarity with business development, proposal development, project management, or operations functions. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Salesforce, HubSpot, Monday.com, Unanet, or similar platforms. Exposure to AI-enabled productivity tools and workflow automation technologies. Internship, academic, or professional experience involving data analysis, reporting, research, or process improvement. Desired Characteristics Curious, proactive, and eager to learn. Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline. Comfortable learning new technologies and systems. Ability to translate information into actionable insights. Strong follow‑through and accountability. Collaborative and team oriented. Interested in business operations, strategy, analytics, and continuous improvement. Success Metrics Timely and accurate completion of assigned analytical and operational tasks. Quality and usefulness of reports, dashboards, and decision‑support products. Effective tracking and visibility of proposal operations activities. Contributions to process improvements and workflow optimization. Responsiveness to leadership and organizational support requirements. Adoption and utilization of technology and automation solutions. Overall contribution to proposal operations throughput, efficiency, and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr Osi Vision LLC.