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Business Analyst (Executive Strategic Support)

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Sept 2024

About the role

As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources. Why Join VMD Corp? At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth. We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD CultureAbout the Mission You Will Join:
Support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in shaping and implementing its cyberspace strategy and policy. Your Impact to the Mission:
The Executive Secretary / Executive Administrative Assistant will support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in shaping and implementing its cyberspace strategy and policy. This role involves providing administrative and strategic support to the DAF CIO, including briefing senior leaders, coordinating strategic activities, and tracking progress towards strategic goals. Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Support:

Assist in the development and coordination of the DAF’s cyber and information technology strategy and supporting policies.
Track progress towards strategic goals and provide regular updates.

Administrative Support:

Provide overarching guidance and processes for unifying the DAF’s information technology and cyberspace initiatives.
Support the organization of the cyber workforce, including training and educating Airmen and Guardians.

Coordination and Briefing:

Provide required support to effectively manage the cyber workforce from accession through departure from the DAF.
Brief senior leaders on a recurring basis to ensure the DAF CIO’s objectives are met.

Guidance and Tracking:

Provide guidance on the articulation, coordination, and tracking of strategic activities, including dashboards, metrics, and scorecards.
Assist in the formal staffing of the strategy in support of the DAF CIO’s intent.

Experience Needed to Be Successful:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in an administrative or executive support role.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in office software and tools such as MS Office, Task Management Tool (TMT) or ETMS2 or similar.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience in strategic planning and coordination.
Familiarity with military or government operations.

Basic Qualifiers:

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? No
Required Certification(s): None
Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 10
Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 10
Minimum Clearance to Start: Secret Clearance
Work Status Allowable: US Citizen