Sr. Analyst

Be Challenged and Make a Difference    In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is looking for a Sr. Analyst to provide support for a DoD program. The Sr. Analyst will be responsible for using advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze organizational programs and implementing study methods to evaluate the efficiency of complex R&D program operations. The ideal candidate is an articulate, well-written, proactive problem solver with the ability to grind through spreadsheets and cut off issues at the pass. The ideal candidate has a knack for turning complex information into concise, digestible information for senior leadership, has previous experience in a similar role, and is enthusiastic about being part of a mission-critical team.

Responsibilities include:

· Provide support to a senior Civilian leader on strategic planning and initiatives to include Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development

· Provide research and analysis for assigned projects

· Use data sources to identify programmatic information

· Participate in strategic planning with regards to program development

· Assist with program assessments

· Provide recommendations and action plans for improving ways to conduct business within the organization

· Perform data validation and quality control checks for all work products

· Develop strategic charts and slide decks and prepare written correspondence for senior Civilian leadership

· Facilitate government internal technical interchange meetings

· Other duties as assigned to support customer’s priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold at minimum an interim Secret security clearance
• 5-15 years of experience performing similar responsibilities
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Pro-active problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management experience with Federal clients
• Ability to work across multiple organizations to identify and solve project challenges
• Ability to work independently and be self-started
• Must have strong experience working with financial data in Excel -- developing financial models and tracking financial data.
• Must have strong experience developing PowerPoint presentations to convey program data to senior management
• Proven ability to multi-task across priorities
• Demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing, and executing multiple complex tasks simultaneously
• Experience managing and tracking project schedule and scope
• Proficient in other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance
• PMP
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance or related field

Benefits 

•         Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 
•         100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 
•         100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 
•         100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 
•         401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 
•         Competitive Pay 
•         Generous paid leave and holiday package 
•         Tuition and training reimbursement 
•         Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation  AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.     If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!    AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.