strategic analyst

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

<div>Position Summary:
<div>
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a <b>Senior Strategic Executive Analyst </b>providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).</div><div></div><p><br>
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM&rsquo;s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.</p><p></p><p><br>
The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander&rsquo;s scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF&rsquo;s larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.</p><div></div><div><br>
This is a full time position located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.</div><br>
<div></div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
The Strategic Executive Analyst serves as the Lead C3BM Strategic Advisor, working in coordination with the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Program Execution Group (PEG) and Top-Three Leadership. This role supports efforts to: (1) shepherd Advanced Systems Enterprise (ASE) architectural gaps through the &quot;valley of death&quot; into Programs of Record (PoRs) for execution; (2) build acquisition products that capture new initiatives and codify cost, schedule, performance, manpower, and risk profiles to support rapid transition into new or existing PoRs; and (3) plan for C3BM outyear budgeting efforts across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Travel is mandatory. The position requires access to classified meeting spaces and classified emails.</div><div></div><div><br>
Duties include but not limited to:</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Lifecycle Acquisition Facilitation</b></div><ul><li><div>
Assist government personnel with the completion, review, and oversight of acquisition-related documents.</div></li><li><div>
Provide recommendations for streamlining and improving all phases of the acquisition process for programs within and interfacing with the Data Battle Network (DBN).</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and review reports, papers, and briefings for Program Executive Officer (PEO) leadership and staff packages through all appropriate offices.</div></li><li><div>
Deliver detailed analysis, supporting documentation, and thorough justification for all research, including corrective action plans and recommendations.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Portfolio Integration</b></div><ul><li><div>
Support the PEO in assessing and closing ASE architectural gaps by managing and integrating the C3BM portfolio and relevant external programs.</div></li><li><div>
Provide information, advice, and recommendations for effective alignment of research, development, demonstrations, exercises, acquisitions, manpower, and funding.</div></li><li><div>
Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure accuracy and consistency, identifying disconnects or deficiencies.</div></li><li><div>
Leverage portfolio integration to support outyear budgetary planning.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Acquisition Planning</b></div><ul><li><div>
Draft and evaluate acquisition documentation for new initiatives designed to close DBN architectural gaps.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure products align with policy, guidance, acquisition strategy, technical approach, milestones, schedules, risk assessments, and performance goals.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend program acquisition strategies and support market research.</div></li><li><div>
Collect, analyze, store, and distribute acquisition lessons learned.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Program Monitoring</b></div><ul><li><div>
Analyze program baselines and schedules.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend executable options for addressing changes impacting performance, schedule, or funding, subject to government approval.</div></li><li><div>
Provide advice and recommendations on acquisition efforts and report status to the government.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Milestone Review Preparation</b></div><ul><li><div>
Assist in reviewing, compiling, and staffing documentation for milestone or major reviews by senior acquisition officials.</div></li><li><div>
Make independent assessments of portfolio and program risk, planning, and execution.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Strategic Planning</b></div><ul><li><div>
Provide engineering, technical, architectural, and acquisition support to strategic decision-making.</div></li><li><div>
Support the development, publication, approval, and maintenance of the PEO&rsquo;s Strategic Plan.</div></li><li><div>
Assess future system architecture alternatives and recommend improvements to planning methodologies.</div></li><li><div>
Assess and report current and future manpower needs aligned with strategic goals.</div></li><li><div>
Track and report Strategic Plan goals, commitments, and initiatives as directed.</div></li><li><div>
Integrate Human Capital Investment planning into the Strategic Plan.</div></li><li><div>
Facilitate strategic planning meetings, steering committees, and off-site events.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure planning documents align with strategic intent and support decision-making.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Research, Analysis, and Reporting</b></div><ul><li><div>
Provide substantive analysis to support situational awareness and issue understanding.</div></li><li><div>
Assist with research assignments to maintain consistency in interpretation.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate research and analysis with government and external or foreign agencies.</div></li><li><div>
Support long-range strategic planning and recommend administrative policies and procedures upon government approval.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Strategic Communications</b></div><ul><li><div>
Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony related to PEO missions, operations, and initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure communications are consistent with the PEO&rsquo;s mission, vision, and goals.</div></li><li><div>
Develop and verify the accuracy of information from internal sources.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend message organization, tone, and structure to meet communication objectives.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate messages for internal and external audiences.</div></li><li><div>
Edit and refine materials for clarity and consistency.</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and arrange supporting graphics for presentations.</div></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen</b></div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Minimum Required Qualifications</i></b></div><div><b>
Clearance</b><b>: </b>Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Preferred Qualifications</i></b></div><div><b>
Education: </b>Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field</div><div><b>
Years of experience: </b>10+ years of related experience with 5+ years of DoD related experience</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Additional Information</i></b></div><div><b>
Location: </b>Pentagon, Washington, DC</div><div><b>
Travel: </b>Travel at the discretion of the government customer</div><div></div><div><b><br>
This position is 100% onsite</b></div><div></div><div><br>
#LI-MK1</div>
Company Overview:
<div><b>
Odyssey Systems </b>is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military&rsquo;s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.</div><div></div><div><br>
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Please note</b>: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</i></b></div></div>

Senior Strategic Executive Analyst

<div>Position Summary:
<div>
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a <b>Principal Strategic Executive Analyst </b>providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).</div><div></div><p><br>
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM&rsquo;s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.</p><p></p><p><br>
The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander&rsquo;s scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF&rsquo;s larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.</p><div></div><div><br>
This is a full time position located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.</div><br>
<div></div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
The Strategic Executive Analyst serves as the Lead C3BM Strategic Advisor, working in coordination with the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Program Execution Group (PEG) and Top-Three Leadership. This role supports efforts to: (1) shepherd Advanced Systems Enterprise (ASE) architectural gaps through the &quot;valley of death&quot; into Programs of Record (PoRs) for execution; (2) build acquisition products that capture new initiatives and codify cost, schedule, performance, manpower, and risk profiles to support rapid transition into new or existing PoRs; and (3) plan for C3BM outyear budgeting efforts across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Travel is mandatory. The position requires access to classified meeting spaces and classified emails.</div><div></div><div><br>
Duties include but not limited to:</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Lifecycle Acquisition Facilitation</b></div><ul><li><div>
Assist government personnel with the completion, review, and oversight of acquisition-related documents.</div></li><li><div>
Provide recommendations for streamlining and improving all phases of the acquisition process for programs within and interfacing with the Data Battle Network (DBN).</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and review reports, papers, and briefings for Program Executive Officer (PEO) leadership and staff packages through all appropriate offices.</div></li><li><div>
Deliver detailed analysis, supporting documentation, and thorough justification for all research, including corrective action plans and recommendations.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Portfolio Integration</b></div><ul><li><div>
Support the PEO in assessing and closing ASE architectural gaps by managing and integrating the C3BM portfolio and relevant external programs.</div></li><li><div>
Provide information, advice, and recommendations for effective alignment of research, development, demonstrations, exercises, acquisitions, manpower, and funding.</div></li><li><div>
Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure accuracy and consistency, identifying disconnects or deficiencies.</div></li><li><div>
Leverage portfolio integration to support outyear budgetary planning.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Acquisition Planning</b></div><ul><li><div>
Draft and evaluate acquisition documentation for new initiatives designed to close DBN architectural gaps.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure products align with policy, guidance, acquisition strategy, technical approach, milestones, schedules, risk assessments, and performance goals.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend program acquisition strategies and support market research.</div></li><li><div>
Collect, analyze, store, and distribute acquisition lessons learned.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Program Monitoring</b></div><ul><li><div>
Analyze program baselines and schedules.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend executable options for addressing changes impacting performance, schedule, or funding, subject to government approval.</div></li><li><div>
Provide advice and recommendations on acquisition efforts and report status to the government.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Milestone Review Preparation</b></div><ul><li><div>
Assist in reviewing, compiling, and staffing documentation for milestone or major reviews by senior acquisition officials.</div></li><li><div>
Make independent assessments of portfolio and program risk, planning, and execution.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Strategic Planning</b></div><ul><li><div>
Provide engineering, technical, architectural, and acquisition support to strategic decision-making.</div></li><li><div>
Support the development, publication, approval, and maintenance of the PEO&rsquo;s Strategic Plan.</div></li><li><div>
Assess future system architecture alternatives and recommend improvements to planning methodologies.</div></li><li><div>
Assess and report current and future manpower needs aligned with strategic goals.</div></li><li><div>
Track and report Strategic Plan goals, commitments, and initiatives as directed.</div></li><li><div>
Integrate Human Capital Investment planning into the Strategic Plan.</div></li><li><div>
Facilitate strategic planning meetings, steering committees, and off-site events.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure planning documents align with strategic intent and support decision-making.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Research, Analysis, and Reporting</b></div><ul><li><div>
Provide substantive analysis to support situational awareness and issue understanding.</div></li><li><div>
Assist with research assignments to maintain consistency in interpretation.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate research and analysis with government and external or foreign agencies.</div></li><li><div>
Support long-range strategic planning and recommend administrative policies and procedures upon government approval.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Strategic Communications</b></div><ul><li><div>
Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony related to PEO missions, operations, and initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure communications are consistent with the PEO&rsquo;s mission, vision, and goals.</div></li><li><div>
Develop and verify the accuracy of information from internal sources.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend message organization, tone, and structure to meet communication objectives.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate messages for internal and external audiences.</div></li><li><div>
Edit and refine materials for clarity and consistency.</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and arrange supporting graphics for presentations.</div></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen</b></div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Minimum Required Qualifications</i></b></div><div><b>
Clearance</b><b>: </b>Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Preferred Qualifications</i></b></div><div><b>
Education: </b>Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field</div><div><b>
Years of experience: </b>20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoD related experience</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Additional Information</i></b></div><div><b>
Location: </b>Pentagon, Washington, DC</div><div><b>
Travel: </b>Travel at the discretion of the government customer</div><div></div><div><b><br>
This position is 100% onsite</b></div><div></div><div><br>
#LI-MK1</div>
Company Overview:
<div><b>
Odyssey Systems </b>is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military&rsquo;s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.</div><div></div><div><br>
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Please note</b>: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</i></b></div></div>

Principal Strategic Executive Analyst

TE Connectivity

<p></p><div><div><div><div><p>To ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of products by managing procurement activities that meet customer demand. This role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and delivering materials and products in the right quantity, quality, and location, while optimizing supply chain efficiency and minimizing costs. NPI Procurement deals with New Projects inquiries from pre-RFQ stage to Business award and execution until start of serial production.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Support procurement activities by delivering operational market intelligence and benchmarking insights.</li>
<li>Oversee intercompany procurement and allocation activities with vendors across Local, Asia Pacific, EMEA regions.</li>
<li>Schedule and release purchase orders to global affiliates based on domestic requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure timely order confirmations and coordinate with freight forwarders to facilitate on-time shipment handovers.</li>
<li>Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product components and materials. Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure the best value and quality. Responsible for RFQ includes components, commercial tooling (Both Build/Run &amp; Build/Transfer)</li>
<li>Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support sourcing decisions. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve cost targets.</li>
<li>Manage procurement activities for new product introduction projects. Track progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to meet project timelines</li>
<li>Analyze engineering drawings &amp; bill of materials and carry out cost modelling defining highest cost contributors. Propose suitable changes with alternate manufacturing process, raw materials, adjusted design considerations, available supplier base, vis-&agrave;-vis cost advantage with proposed changes. Agree on an optimum approach on changes with cross-functional collaboration to execute Design for Cost strategy.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Drive make or buy plan.</li>
<li>Define strategy for all new sourcing needs considering product requirement, techno-commercial targets, optimum manufacturing process(es) and long-term commodity strategy</li>
<li>Build internal should costing model for all new parts.</li>
<li>Manage procurement procedures including strategy pre-alignment wherever needed, bidder list finalization, build RFQ with all requirements &amp; specifications.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manage technical reviews, supplier/process capability assessments. Discuss and agree on technical feasibility with the suppliers &amp; negotiate with internal teams in case of deviations.</li>
<li>Techno-Commercial Proposal evaluation in comparison with internal should cost and benchmarking to define negotiation strategy and target cost for all the products.</li>
<li>Negotiations and draft contract agreement with suppliers.</li>
<li>Present the business case to Sourcing Committee for all the proposals &amp; get it approved</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Technical Skills</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>SAP - Mandatory</li>
<li>Advance excel</li>
<li>Power BI or Tableau or any other Reporting tool.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education and Knowledge</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Graduate Degree holder from any stream &ndash; Preferably Engineering</li>
<li>Strong analytical abilities, and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.</li>
<li>Good knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP-system.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and partnership skills with CFTs</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Critical Experience</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>10+ years working experience in Supply Chain functions</li>
<li>Solid experience driving Cost Reduction and Data Analytics strategies &amp; implementation</li>
<li>Experience with SAP is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Exposure to Data Analytical tools and Data Management would be an added advantage</li>
<li>Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Competencies</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork</div></div></div></div><div><b>
Compensation</b><br>
&bull; Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $xxx &ndash; xxx (subject to change dependent on physical location)<br>
<ul><li>Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.</li></ul></div>
<p><b>What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers</b><br>
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.</p>
<p>A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.</p>
<p>In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.</p>
<p>Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10&ndash;12-week program, interns will be provided with:</p>
<ul><li>Onboarding &amp; Orientation</li></ul>
<ul><li>Professional Development Workshops</li></ul>
<ul><li>Networking Opportunities</li></ul>
<ul><li>Operations Experience</li></ul>
<ul><li>Executive Exposure</li></ul>
<p><b>Timeline</b><br>
TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.</p>
<p>EOE, Including Disability/Vets</p>
<p><b>Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud</b><br>
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity <b>never requests payment or fees</b> from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come <b>only from </b><b>actual</b><b> email addresses ending in @te.com</b>. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.</p></div>

STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

Power Design, Inc.

TBD
<br><br>
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Fictiv

<div><div><p><b>Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster</b></p>
<p>
Fictiv, coined the &quot;AWS of manufacturing,&quot; is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cutting-edge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team!</p></div><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
What's in it for you?</b></h3>
<p>
At Fictiv, we're building the world's leading platform for hardware manufacturing. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is central to optimizing the company's US manufacturing capabilities. This involves analyzing detailed requirements to inform strategic decisions about sourcing and developing manufacturing capacity, whether through external partners or owned facilities. The analyst also plays a key role in managing and enhancing relationships with Manufacturing Partners (MPs), using performance metrics to ensure their capabilities evolve from prototyping to full production support.</p>
<p>
This role also focuses on building robust manufacturing networks to support strategic customers, particularly in high-growth sectors. The analyst conducts supply chain gap analysis to identify areas for expansion and improvement, collaborating cross-functionally to implement new systems and agreements. Continuous monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators are essential to ensure the manufacturing ecosystem consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations.</p>
<p>
Finally, the analyst improves financial accuracy by providing insights for &quot;should-cost&quot; analysis and MP negotiations. They also work to enhance the feedback loop to MPs, utilizing analytics-driven solutions to improve communication accuracy and timeliness. This contributes to better MP performance and strengthens the overall manufacturing network, especially for strategic customers.</p>
<p>
In this role, you will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing for the US Region.</p><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Impact In This Role</b></h3>
<p>
At Fictiv, we streamline sourcing for our customers, with the Strategic Sourcing team at the forefront of this mission. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst role significantly impacts Fictiv's success by ensuring a robust and responsive US manufacturing ecosystem. This position directly contributes to achieving key business outcomes like increasing US Gross Profit and improving high tolerance opportunity conversion rates. By analyzing real time information to strategically develop manufacturing capacity, optimize supplier relationships, and enhance financial accuracy through &quot;should-cost&quot; analysis, the analyst strengthens Fictiv's ability to meet diverse customer demands, particularly for strategic high-growth sectors, and ultimately drives the efficiency and profitability of the company's hardware manufacturing platform.</p><br>
<p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Be Doing</b></h3>
<div><ul><li><b>US Supply Chain Ecosystem Market Research.</b> Develop and maintain a database of potential first and second tier suppliers, complete with capabilities, scale, etc for the Sourcing team to use as an input to supply chain development activities. Develop reports on US market trends to report back to the Sourcing team &amp; General Manager of the US to inform Sourcing strategy adjustments. This role will own the sourcing dashboard to enable the strategic sourcing team to make real time decisions with the most accuracy possible.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Should Cost Analysis.</b> Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Costing &amp; DFM) to maintain and refine input costs (e.g. labor rates, material costs) to regularly improve should cost algorithms, improving our ability to cost in-house and negotiate with our Manufacturing Partners.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Network Development Support.</b> Work with Fictiv tools and cross-functional team members to improve timely feedback to our Manufacturing Partners to improve their competitiveness. Enable gap assessments of MP capabilities and Fictiv production needs.</li></ul>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desired traits</b></h3>
<ul><li>Minimum BS degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.</li>
<li>6-8 years experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and/or business development roles within custom manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on analytics driven results / improvements.</li>
<li>Proficiency with business intelligence software (e.g., Sigma) and ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).</li>
<li>Experience with analysis in supply chains handling regulated industries preferred (Aerospace / Med-Device / Energy)</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and present data findings, with the ability to effectively collaborate across different time zones.</li>
<li>Meticulous and detail-oriented &amp; fluent in American English required</li>
<li>Proven ability to proactively identify needs, manage time effectively, and complete tasks efficiently with minimal oversight, driving initiatives from conception to completion.</li>
<li>Ideally have experience working entirely during US business hours in a previous role</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p><b>Interested in learning more? We look forward to hearing from you soon.</b></p><p></p><div><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>About Fictiv</b></p>
<p>
Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.</p>
<p>
This transformation is made possible through our technology-backed platform, our global network of manufacturing partners, and our people with deep expertise in hardware and software development.</p>
<p>
We're actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.</p>
<p>
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.</p></div></div>

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Analyst – US Shift

Riyadh Cables Group

<div>
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   Job Title: Business &amp; Market Analyst
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   Location:
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  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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   Company Overview
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  Riyadh Cables Group is the leading manufacturer of electrical wires and cables in the MENA region, offering innovative power transmission and communication solutions that fuel sustainable development. Our commitment to environmentally responsible practices and cutting-edge technology drives progress across infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors.
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  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce with a dynamic environment that encourages growth, innovation, and sustainability.
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   Job Summary
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   Business &amp; Market Analyst
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  plays a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives by analyzing market trends, preparing business intelligence reports, and providing actionable insights to drive decision-making. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, identify new opportunities, and support the planning and execution of business development strategies.
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  The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and experienced in market research, business analysis, and strategic planning.
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   Key Responsibilities
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   Analyze internal and external data to identify business trends, market opportunities, and performance gaps.
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   Support the development of business cases for new initiatives, including market entry, product expansion, and strategic partnerships.
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   Monitor and interpret competitor activity, customer needs, and industry developments to support strategic planning.
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   Create dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business development metrics.
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   Collaborate with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to gather data, ensure alignment, and support project execution.
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   Conduct variance and gap analysis between business plans and actual performance and recommend corrective strategies.
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   Assist in preparing presentations, executive reports, and strategic documents for internal stakeholders.
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   Participate in strategic projects such as digital transformation, product portfolio analysis, and market segmentation.
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   Continuously improve data collection, reporting processes, and business intelligence tools for enhanced decision-making.
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   Qualifications &amp; Experience
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field. A master&rsquo;s degree or MBA is a plus.
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   5&ndash;7 years of experience in business analysis, market research, or business development support roles.
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   Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI and data tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP) is highly preferred.
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   Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills.
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   Effective communicator with the ability to present insights clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
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   Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, competitive analysis, and strategic planning processes.
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   Experience in industrial manufacturing or B2B environments is a strong advantage.
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   Bilingual (Arabic and English) is required.
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   Core Competencies
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   Market &amp; Business Analysis
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   KPI Tracking &amp; Performance Monitoring
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   Strategic Thinking &amp; Insight Generation
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   Cross-Functional Collaboration
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   Executive Reporting &amp; Presentation Skills
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