Analyst (Advanced) TB

Brief Description

SABG is hiring a Strategic Planning Analyst (Advanced) in TB XO to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, AL.

About the role

This position provides comprehensive and dedicated support to the TB senior leadership and support organizations. It includes synthesizing internal and external TB communications, strategic planning, internal support of critical initiatives, external liaison activities, facilitation of executive meetings and travel.

Responsibilities

• Supports TB senior leadership and support organizations with internal and external TB communications, strategic planning, and internal support of critical initiatives.
• Reviews and analyzes documentation for meetings and reviews other forums for daily operations, considering programmatic context and overall TB program strategy.
• Prepares analytical results and/or recommendations, including briefings, reports, and identification of best practices for TB strategic planning.
• Supports TB executive leadership in their preparation for speeches and briefings to the MDA Director, National Command Authority, Department of Defense, Congress, Defense Industrial Base Partners, and International Governments/agencies.
• Assists Executive or Senior Leadership with daily office operations and prioritization of events, staff actions based on known activities or guidance provided.
• Oversees the office calendar and provides recommendations to resolve issues or conflicts; coordinates impacts and changes; and provides guidance to staff for synchronization.
• Prepares Executive or Senior Leader for daily events, meetings, conferences, and other forums, including schedule confirmation, materials, transportation, and video-teleconferences.
• Aids Executive or Senior Leadership with daily office management and document control, reviewing correspondence, briefings, response to inquiries, and talking points requiring signature.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 6 years’ experience in administrative/business field; AA and 8 years’ experience in administrative/business field; or 15 years’ experience in administrative/business field.
• Possess 3+ years’ of direct 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.
• Proficient in government travel processes and systems.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining schedules including calendar synchronization of events and integration of activities for senior leaders.
• Proficient in classified correspondence handling procedures.
• Proficient in government task management systems.
• 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).
• Experience with government time-management procedures and systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of record management processes.
• Must possess high levels of communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, organization, and presentation skills.
• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS or AA with relevant experience.
• Experience: 6+ years in administrative/business field, or 15+ years; 3+ years supporting CEO level military equivalent (Senior Executive Service (SES) or Flag Officer).
• Skills: Advanced analytical thinking, working in a teaming environment, developing corporate strategies, briefing recommendations to senior leaders, proficient in government travel processes, proficient in government task management systems, advanced level experience planning, facilitating, and conducting executive-level activities, proficient in preparing, reviewing, and coordinating executive level correspondence, proficient in classified correspondence handling procedures, proficient in government time-management procedures, proficient in record management processes, demonstrated knowledge of record management processes, high levels of communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, organization, and presentation skills, proficient in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment, proficient in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; 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; follows through on commitments.
• Reasoning Ability: Identifies problems, collects and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Mathematical Skills: Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; 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; follows through on commitments.
• Reasoning Ability: Identifies problems, collects and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Mathematical Skills: Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk, and hear.
• Write and type on a computer.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@sabg.com. For persons with disabilities, if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@sabg.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

To Apply for this Position

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