Analyst (Advanced)- DSF

Brief Description

SABG is hiring an Advanced Strategic Planning Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Staff Facilities (DSF) Directorate in Huntsville, Alabama.

About the Role

The Advanced Analyst will support Agency Executives and Senior Leaders with day-to-day mission planning. This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all battle rhythm events for the Director of Staff Facilities (DSF) Directorate, Missile Defense Agency
• Enables information sharing through distribution of executive summaries and meeting products for all updates involving the DSF leadership team and its subordinate elements
• Provides quality control on staff packets going to the leadership team and serves as the alternate for all tasks involving DSF
• Provides the Director and Deputy Director with executive support, shares observations, and makes recommendations for improving staff processes

Qualifications

• Capable of providing expertise in Strategic Planning, Programmatic and Communication techniques and processes to support stakeholder requirements
• Has specialized relevant knowledge and works as a member of team and assists with solving complex problems
• Mid-level working knowledge, skills and abilities using Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites is required
• Possess 3+ years’ experience supporting CEO level military equivalent (Senior Executive Service (SES) or Flag Officer)
• Demonstrated advanced capabilities executing day-to-day office operations and mission planning associated with senior executive level leadership including serving as an advisor and assisting with detailed planning of complex management projects, issues, and initiatives
• Advanced level experience planning, facilitating and conducting executive-level activities
• Proficient in preparing, reviewing and coordinating executive level correspondence
• Must possess exceptionally strong analytical skills to conduct planning and analysis, and trend analysis
• Advanced level experience planning, facilitating and conducting organizational studies and presenting results and recommendations to senior leaders
• Proficient in researching, reviewing, and preparing meeting support materials (e.g. briefings, papers, read-ahead documentation)
• Must possess high levels of communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, organization, and presentation skills
• MDA and ETMS2 knowledge and experience are pluses
• Able to assume ownership of projects, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure successful execution
• Prior experience serving in a senior enlisted leadership role, such as a First Sergeant, Command Sergeant Major, or equivalent leadership position, is highly desirable
• Computer Skills: Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in data visualization applications (MS Power BI) is a plus

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; establishes facts; draws valid conclusions; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; and follows through on commitments

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate