Summary
Thunder Ridge Solutions Company is seeking a/Strategy Analyst III to support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). This position will collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, and policy documents) to provide recommendations and inform decision-making processes related to defense acquisition and sustainment.
Essential Functions
- Interface with experts across the Intelligence Community, U.S. Government, and external organizations to expand understanding of critical issues relevant to Great Power Competition.
- Develop OSD staffing packages that include time-sensitive requirements for senior audiences to include the Secretary of Defense and National Security Council.
- Develop and coordinate staff packages to support of OUSD(I&S) requirements.
- Assist in the development and oversight of OUSD(I&S) manpower and resource documentation to include budget exhibits, spend plans, budget reports, budget execution documentation, position descriptions, memoranda of understanding/agreement, etc.
- Assessment of products and or procedures for compliance with Government standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and multi-tiered system application standards. Estimated quantity is 5 per week.
- Prepare milestone status reports and presentations for colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives. Estimated quantity is 2 per week.
Additional Tasks May Include:
- Collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, and policy documents) to inform decision-making processes related to defense acquisition and sustainment.
- Identify emerging technologies, systems, and operational trends that could impact acquisition strategies, lifecycle management, and defense capabilities.
- Conduct or support technical reviews, assessments, and evaluations of new and existing defense systems, technologies, and processes to determine their readiness, effectiveness, and applicability.
- Assist in developing policies and strategies that guide the acquisition, sustainment, and management of defense systems and capabilities.
- Provide input on defense programs and projects by conducting research into specific program requirements, potential risks, and technological feasibility.
- Support cost-effectiveness analyses, risk management strategies, and other assessments to ensure that defense programs are feasible and sustainable over time.
- Prepare comprehensive reports, white papers, and presentations that summarize research findings, technical evaluations, and policy recommendations for senior officials and stakeholders within OUSD(A&S) and across the DoD.
- Create and deliver presentations or briefings to senior leadership, stakeholders, and working groups to communicate research findings and strategic recommendations.
- Work closely with other departments, including acquisition, logistics, and engineering teams, to ensure that research findings align with operational and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with external research organizations, defense contractors, universities, and other government agencies to exchange knowledge and develop new solutions to technical and policy challenges.
- Provide research-driven insights to help shape long-term strategic plans for the acquisition and sustainment of defense systems.
- Assist in the development of budget proposals, resource allocation plans, and financial justifications for research, development, and sustainment projects.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position oversees the day-to-day activities.
Experience
- Must have at least ten (10) years of specialized experience in federal business analysis and/or strategic communications.
- Must have executive level support experience within DoD and other federal agencies.
- Must have experience in leading and providing technical guidance and direction involving multiple projects of high complexity.
- Must have experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers.
- Must have outstanding customer service abilities, initiative, judgement, creativity, flexibility, and confidence.
- Must have the ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess and maintain an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with sensitive compartmented information (SCI) eligibility and current background investigation.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to work indoors 90% of the time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling data, documents, and information.
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to achieve common goals.
AAP/EEO Statement
All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
