Business Analyst - Strategy

Parsons Corporation

$100K — $130K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership competencies with experience directing diverse teams towards high performance outcomes.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or 18+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • At least 7 years of program management experience translating complex data into strategic recommendations for executives.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills for presenting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives with effective problem-solving and resource optimization.
  • Experience making strategic-level decisions in team settings.
  • Must hold a current/active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Strategy team to achieve performance goals while fostering professional development.
  • Establish strategic direction to align operations with organizational goals and ensure high-quality results.
  • Develop and implement multi-year strategic management plans ensuring compliance with various national and customer requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with branch leadership on team progress, challenges, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Oversee short-term initiatives that contribute to long-term organizational objectives.
  • Capture, assess, and report relevant metrics to support various operational and continuity programs.
  • Draft and assist with publishing policy guidance supporting national frameworks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Life insurance and additional wellbeing programs.
  • Holidays accommodating busy lifestyles.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Business Analysis Senior - is an expert responsible for leading high-impact initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and driving process modernization across the enterprise. This role requires a blend of deep subject matter expertise, program management, and leadership to solve complex organizational challenges. The analyst operates with significant autonomy, advising senior leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring the alignment of programs with strategic objectives. This position is central to enhancing GEOINT capabilities, improving business functions, and ensuring the successful execution of critical missions through expert analysis, process re-engineering, and stakeholder collaboration.

Duties Include:
  • Lead and mentor the Strategy team to achieve and exceed performance goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Regularly assess team members' competency skills and proficiency to ensure desired skills and capabilities are maintained.
  • Establish a clear strategic direction for the team, aligning day-to-day operations with long-term organizational goals. Drive the team to consistently deliver high-quality results that advance the overall mission of the organization.
  • Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of multi-year strategic management plans (to include the Customer COOP plan, NGOC Strategic Plan, and PI&ID Plan), ensuring alignment with National, DoW, IC, NSG, and Customer requirements.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the team and branch leadership, effectively communicating team progress, challenges, and needs, while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and project deliverables.
  • Oversee both operational and strategic initiatives within the team, ensuring that short-term actions are built towards long-term objectives, and that team contributions directly support the broader organizational strategy.
  • Capture, assess, and report on the relevant metrics within the branch which supports Continuity of Operations and integrated Business Continuity execution, Defense Critical Infrastructure Program, and Risk Management programs.
  • Draft, coordinate, and assist with the publication of needed Customer supplementation of policy/guidance in support of National, DoW and ODNI policy, plans and procedures.

  • Develop, edit, and conduct reviews of briefings, talking points, and project plans while assisting other members of the NGOC Mission Assurance Branch (NWM) with understanding and interpretation.
  • Support Customer Lapse of Appropriations/Furlough Planning efforts:
  • Ensure the Agency Lapse of Appropriations SOP is reviewed and updated at least every six months, or as needed.
  • Attend the furlough working group meetings and provide written notes to all members regarding meeting proceedings.
  • Deliver Lapse of Appropriations After Action Reports after every potential Lapse of Appropriations period.
  • Assist in the coordination and perform updates to Customer's Plan for Orderly Shutdown in the Absence of Appropriations.


Required Skills:
  • Strong leadership competencies - experience leading and directing a diverse team to high performance outcomes.
  • Bachelors degree and 12+ years experience or 18+ years experience in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, with a proven ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations for executive decision-makers.
  • Exceptional skills in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present complex strategies and operational metrics to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring clarity and actionable outcomes.
  • Proven ability to lead special projects and strategic initiatives with demonstrated success in problem-solving, decision-making, and resource optimization.
  • Demonstrated experience providing strategic-level decisions in a team environment.
  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher.


Desired Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in standard business application software for presentations, word processing, and SharePoint-based websites.
  • FEMA level 1 certified (or ability to attain within 6 months of hire).


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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