Senior Analyst

Overview

Nakupuna Companies is looking for a Senior Analyst to support a client of the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). The ideal candidate is an expert communicator and able to work with and directly support senior executives in the Department of War (DoW).

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The ideal candidate will: 

• Perform complex tasks involving gathering, analyzing, and compiling data and information into well-written reports and presentations, to support senior leader decision making. Evaluate, integrate, analyze, and interpret information in conjunction with other Department staff elements.
• Review, screen, control, maintain records, and coordinate responses on incoming correspondence.
• Keep senior leadership and supported staff informed of relevant organizational events which include working in close coordination Department-level leaders and staff; synchronizing and coordinating efforts across all teams; providing coordination and liaison with other contractors assigned to the supported Department to facilitate decisions by leadership; organizing and de-conflicting meetings and action responses; assisting in strategic, operational, and tactical planning for the supported Department.
• Distribute and track the supported Department action items to appropriate program and staff elements.
• Maintain awareness of annual due outs, milestones, and strategic plans.
• Receive, analyze, manage, track, and execute all actions related to tasks assigned to the supported Department received within the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).
• Provide tasker support, to include researching resources and coordinating with other action officers.
• Manage flow of classified and unclassified correspondence, presentations, forms and emails.
• Edit and produce final copy of formal correspondence, correspondence summaries, briefings, reports, and a wide variety of other analytical, process flow, spreadsheets, and documents.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, and initiate follow up to ensure timely achievement of commitments, to include managing classified and unclassified distro lists and restricted folders.
• Identify and facilitate the development and documentation of new processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the project team, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing process improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness. Provide recommendations for business process improvements, develop implementation plans and execute.
• Communicate verbally and in writing at the highest levels of government. Draft DoW senior executive decision documents and presentations, to include briefings and data, in accordance with available templates, formats, and style guidance. 
• Support multiple complex and multi-faceted projects. 

Qualifications

Qualifications: The ideal candidate has experience with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage multiple projects, keep track of, or adjust, existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills geared towards executives. 
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and articulate correspondence with a focus on quality control and attention to detail. 
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills that foster teamwork and create positive relationships with staff and principals.
• Working knowledge of coordination requirements for the successful preparation and approval of reports, briefings, memoranda, and presentations.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced and strategic environment under minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with task management platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  

Education and Experience: This position requires:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related area.
• 10 years of program management experience responsible for support planning, developing, and executing major programs within the DoW, preferably within OSW.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location: Work is performed on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:  

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. 

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.