Senior Management Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping policies, budgets, and national security priorities? BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Strategic Management Consultant to support top-level officials in developing strategy, budget, and policy direction for a large government agency. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of national security, helping to shape the strategic direction of a major government agency. If you thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a tangible impact every day, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Strategic Management Consultant, you’ll:

• Drive Strategic Planning: Collaborate with operations and technical stakeholders to develop programs and resource allocation in response to strategic plans and direction.
• Support Defense Planning: Be involved in all aspects of the Department of Defense's Future Year Defense Planning (FYDP), including adjustments based on evolving requirements.
• Lead Strategic Meetings: Facilitate high-level discussions to align priorities and objectives.
• Analyze & Inform: Review and synthesize large amounts of data to provide actionable insights that inform strategy.
• Develop Emerging Trends Reports: Work directly with stakeholders to develop, solicit, and edit concise “1-pagers” describing emerging security trends.
• Consolidate Opinions: Summarize survey data and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making.
• Assist Environmental Assessments: Support the annual Environmental Assessment of the agency to identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with a Poly.
• Education & Experience:
  • BA/BS degree with 12+ years of experience, OR
  • Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 10+ years of experience, OR
  • 16+ years of professional experience with no degree.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep understanding of Department of Defense strategic plans and priorities.
  • Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process (IPBS experience is also acceptable).
  • Proven ability to translate guidance and strategic plans into actionable plans.
  • Experience developing Congressional Budget Justification Book entries/narratives.
  • Strong understanding of analytic processes to identify program and resource dependencies.
  • Knowledge of program build processes, performance management, and expected outcomes.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, including building pivot tables and graphs.