Operations Analyst II - Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required for this position.
enGenius is seeking an Operations Analyst to support a prospective Federal Client in Arlington, VA. The role requires an individual who can provide analytical support to government leadership and serve as subject matter resources across programmatic and financial functions. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
- Apply operations research methods, including mathematical modeling, data analysis, and optimization techniques to develop and interpret information that supports leadership decision making and policy formulation.
- Assist in the coordination and management of Research and Development (R&D) programs requiring the effective integration of funding, personnel, materials, equipment, and schedules across a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
- Prepare briefings, reports, program summaries, and analytical products for senior government personnel up to the TS/SCI level.
- Support acquisition lifecycle activities, including coordination with the Contracts Management Office, Office of General Counsel, and external stakeholders.
- Support financial management and program execution monitoring, including tracking commitments, obligations, and expenditures across multiple active programs for multiple Program Managers (PM).
- Track program milestones, funding profiles, and deliverables; identify and communicate risks, schedule issues, and execution variances to the appropriate government personnel.
- Assist in drafting and coordinating program documentation including Program Approval Documents (PADs), Program Completion Reports (PCRs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Research and Development Descriptive Summaries narratives.
- Maintain awareness of each PM's portfolio, including approved programs, Congressional budget data, new initiatives, seedlings, SBIR/STTR efforts, and all performers, to respond to internal and external inquiries.
Experience Required
- 4 years of experience in operations research, program support, analytical consulting, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in organizing small meetings and tracking technical and financial milestones.
- Experience applying quantitative methods, data analysis, or decision-support techniques in support of large, complex organizations.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense programs, R&D environments, or federal government clients.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical products under tight deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or mathematics required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience supporting DARPA, DISA, or a similar defense research and development agency.
Security Requirements
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
