The Senior Analyst reports to and receives work direction from the Project Manager. The Senior Analyst will provide support that includes the following activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for handling requests requiring researching problem areas, drafting reports or other documents, inputting, deleting, retrieving, manipulating, and correcting information in automated databases or electronic records
• Prepare and present Service or Joint Correspondence
• Consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems, work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balance long- and short-term tasks
• Develop and maintain personal and professional contacts with senior civilian and military leaders and officials within DoD
• Lead groups, negotiate compromises, and influence key leaders, customers and stakeholders involving problems or policy issues
• Prepare correspondences, read ahead, reports, and other written materials for senior DOD officials
• Work with stakeholders to adjudicate input to decision packages, resolve conflicts regarding oversight and governance processes within the organization
• Write briefings, decision memorandums, and other materials for senior DoD leadership
• Lead the day-to-day execution of client efforts and support executive level committees
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Post-Graduate Degree preferred
• Attendance at Intermediate Level Service school training required
• Attendance at Top Level School desired

• Prior experience in a Pentagon staff / action officer position
• Experience with classified information to include derivative classification requirements, original classification authority processes, and the process for declassifying information
• 10+ years of experience working in the Department of Defense

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines and competing requirements. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to design and write clear communications and present training programs
• Ability to identify stakeholders, foster collaboration, lead groups, develop and advocate positions, and negotiate compromises in a multifunctional environment
• Ability to recognize poorly defined problems and convert them into questions for which practical quantitative solutions can be defined
• Flexibility and the ability to take initiative, and be innovative to succeed in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, composing client deliverable quality documentation, analysis, and reports
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent detail oriented, organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work collaboratively with others.

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.

• Requires 5% - 10% travel
• Daily travel in the local area during the workday (including the use of a personal vehicle).
• Extended workdays and weekend work may be required.

• Ability to obtain or have a Secret security clearance