Strategic Planning Analyst (ADV)

STRATEGIC PLANNING ANALYST

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL

SUMMARY: The Strategic Planning Analyst will lead and execute Strategic Planning, Programmatic and Communication tasks utilizing state of the art techniques and processes to support stakeholder requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Mission Planning and Analysis: Support mission planning and strategy analysis.
• Analytical Support: Provide strategic planning analyses and reports.
• Annual Strategy Review: Recommend updates to agency goals and vision.
• Executive Leadership Support: Assist in preparing high-level briefings.
• Federal Advisory Committee Act Support: Implement advisory committee programs.
• Task Management: Manage the Task Management Tool (TMT) system.
• Event Facilitation: Plan executive off-site activities.
• Routine Operations: Conduct security checks and manage classified documents.
• Calendar Synchronization and Integration: Lead calendar event synchronization.
• MDA Calendar Synchronization Group (CSG): Coordinate significant events.
• Executive Calendar Management: Maintain an accurate executive calendar.
• Weekly Briefings: Brief the executive calendar weekly.
• Long Range Calendar: Maintain a two-year event calendar.
• Calendar Distribution: Distribute weekly calendars.
• Staff Coordination: Coordinate weekly staff products.
• Documentation and Correspondence: Prepare briefings and correspondence.
• Strategic Planning Support: Assist in strategy and policy development.
• Leadership Messaging: Disseminate leadership messages.
• Media Support: Coordinate media production and distribution.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in related field with 10 years relevant experience; MA/MS, PMP or PMI-SP certification may substitute for 3 years of experience
• Possess 12+ years of experience of Program/Product Office (PPO) experience with PPO Planning, Scheduling, and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
• Ability to create, interpret, implement and report EVM, schedules, schedule related products and communications relevant to PPO cost, schedule and performance
• Ability to collaborate effectively with acquisition, financial, program management and technical experts and leaders to ensure and enable credible schedule-related communication throughout the PPO, with the PPO’s contractor community and with senior leaders/stakeholders beyond the PPO
• Ability to advise PPO leadership of Planning, Scheduling, and EVM analysis
• Ability to mentor Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Schedulers in the broader aspects of PPO operations
• Ability to provide relevant participation and authoritative perspective upon request in various types of reviews, e.g., the Integrated Baseline Reviews, Program Management Reviews, Technical Baseline Reviews/Developmental Baseline Reviews, Acquisition Strategy Panel/Boards, Directors Program Review, Integration Synchronization Council/Group and other MDA decision-making forums
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement Corrective Action Plans or Improvement Plans
• Ability to serve as a senior advisor to MDA leadership for schedule analysis, policy review and implementation
• Must possess high levels of interpersonal skills, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to think critically, perform analysis, and possess high communication skills (written and spoken)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Must have proficiency (expert-level) in Adobe software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CLEARANCES:

• Must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format.
• May be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 15 pounds.
• Weekly Briefings: Brief the executive calendar weekly.
• Long Range Calendar: Maintain a two-year event calendar.
• Calendar Distribution: Distribute weekly calendars.
• Staff Coordination: Coordinate weekly staff products.
• Documentation and Correspondence: Prepare briefings and correspondence.
• Strategic Planning Support: Assist in strategy and policy development.
• Leadership Messaging: Disseminate leadership messages.
• Media Support: Coordinate media production and distribution.

BCF Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
BCF Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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