Executive Officer (Management Analyst)

This position is on-site at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI and is contingent upon receiving funding.

Responsibilities

• Manage, create, and refine executive-level presentations, briefing packages, publications, and supporting documents for CPE staff and senior leadership.
• Provide technical oversight of program operations and deliver strategic recommendations on objectives.
• Coordinate, assess, track, and report internal and external program requirements across the product office, higher headquarters, and external organizations.
• Assist with the tasker module and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize operational and tasker workflows.
• Coordinate and staff specialized acquisition documents, including Milestone and Material Release files.
• Gather data to identify operational facts, capture process improvements, and recommend courses of action.
• Coordinate a wide variety of acquisition meetings, maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and document meeting minutes.
• Receive visitors and phone calls, ascertain the nature of requests, direct callers appropriately, and submit official visitor requests.
• Prepare official emails, charts, reports, and correspondence ensuring proper grammar and strict compliance with policy AR-25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence).
• Process travel: Arrange travel accommodations and process travel orders and vouchers utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Maintain daily attendance records and balance reports using the Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) and Out-Of-Office (OOO) programs on the CPE SharePoint portal.
• Manage general personnel records, payroll data, and basic budgeting details.
• Update, establish, and execute transaction processes for data files, records, and databases using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Track and maintain durable and non-durable office inventory.
• Perform building security checks while promoting workplace safety awareness and operational security compliance.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience with military operations, executive officer, military Aide, or 15+ years of experience with military operations in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Teams applications.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of military experience in positions of leadership and responsibility.
• Ability to talk and interact with people proactively.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle multiple priorities at once.
• Critical thinker with program management and project management awareness.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance (sponsored by Amentum); a positive adjudication/determination may be required for continued employment.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the defense acquisition process, Milestone documentation requirements, and integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working in PEO CS&CSS or PEO Ground Combat Systems (GCS).
• Knowledge of the CPE/PEO/PM structure and organizations.
• 5+ years familiarity with Operations, Administration, or Project Management preferably in a Government Acquisition program.
• Previous PM or Ops experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Pay

$120,000 (actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.