Strategic Operations Program Analyst – Business Operations

Strategic Insight, Ltd. Arlington, Virginia, United States

About this position

Strategic Insight, Ltd., is seeking a Strategic Operations Program Analyst – Business Operations to support the Department of the Navy's strategic and operational initiatives by evaluating business operations, improving processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The analyst will play a key role in assessing organizational effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting leadership through actionable insights and performance analysis.

Founded in 1985, Strategic Insight, Ltd. is committed to excellence, professional growth, and delivering superior services to our government clients. Employees enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and merit-based bonuses.

Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to Secret-level classified information.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop optimized data management and transformation tools to execute more efficient financial management support across ASN (RD&A),
  • Provide support in the preparation, review, and analysis of program execution documentation for government approval,
  • Provide budget execution support in the preparation of various funding documents as provided by the Government, using approved financial management systems,
  • Interface and coordinate funding requirements and documents between funding recipients and ASN (RD&A) for government approval,
  • Draft supporting documentation for various financial reviews and analyses, prepare, and distribute weekly reports that compare execution plans with actual expenditures,
  • Provide financial feedback to the government execution manager on financial issues for approval,
  • Analyze obligations and expenditures to ensure financial benchmarks are met,
  • Prepare the appropriate documentation to ensure the accuracy of expenditure data with financial systems,
  • Review and prepare variance and discrepancy reports,
  • Provide budget programmatic support in the development, review, and analysis of the execution year and out-year planning for acquisition programs. Provide recommendations to justify and defend the budget during the required budget submission process,
  • Conducting financial analysis and financial risk analysis, identifying and evaluating financial risks. Ability to forecast out five years and recommend management techniques to mitigate risk exposure, and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum / General Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience evaluating business operations and processes to determine effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Experience applying data analysis, project management methodologies, and industry best practices to develop, implement, and monitor process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Education

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college required.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Team Culture:

    Diversity 

    All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

    Ethics

    All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this through attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

    The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

    Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.