Operations Analyst, Senior

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Title: Operations Analyst, Senior (PMA 271)

Requisition #: 243

Position Type: Exempt

Salary Range: 125,000-150,000 ***This is an estimated salary range. Compensation will be commensurate with experience***

Location: Patuxent River, MD

Clearance Level Required: Top Secret

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: "Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow."

Functional Description:

Apply analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives.

Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules.

Performs management, technical, or business case analyses.

Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs.

Tracks program/project status and schedules.

Apply government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

As a Sr. Operations Analyst, you are a key member of the PMA-271 Front Office Operations Team, responsible for enabling alignment, communication, and modernization across the program office. The Sr. Operation Analysts serves as the Operations Deputy supporting senior leadership and cross-functional teams by planning and facilitating acceleration events, workshops, and learning hours that align priorities and strengthen mission clarity; advancing workforce development through culture and engagement initiatives, onboarding/offboarding programs, and standards of practice documentation; and coordinating leadership messaging, internal and external communications, and knowledge-sharing campaigns. The role also drives digital modernization by supporting the maturation and implementation of key program systems, managing SharePoint content and Office 365 adoption, and optimizing knowledge management processes. The analyst captures and disseminates documentation, briefs, and stakeholder insights to inform decision-making, while providing operational and analytical support that enhances collaboration, transparency, and the overall digital and data analytics acumen of the program. The role is an integral part of generating timelines and tracking internal and external tracking. This position reports directly to the Operations Lead for the program office.

Specific Duties:

Coordinate and lead directed operation projects incorporating innovative strategies and best practices.

Interact with senior leadership and program office personnel to develop, communicate, coordinate training, and report application modernization.

Support standard Operations team business, such as document reviewing and routing for PM or DPM signature; facilitation of meetings; management of IPT file systems within the SharePoint Online environment and within Teams.

Maintain Operations calendar updates and action items.

Assist in responding to internal and external taskers; submission of travel requests, DISS requests, BASICS II requests, coordination of visits by external parties; and coordination of meetings or travel requiring PM or DPM attendance.

Recommend, manage, and deliver activities advancing workforce development.

Track and report metrics and provide supporting data analytics such as learning hours, engagement numbers, etc. Recommend methods to increase participation and activity effectiveness.

Manage SharePoint content and Office 365 adoption, enhancements, and user experience to recommend additional tools and system improvements.

Required Experience :

Minimum of 10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.

Desired Experience :

At least 3 years of experience in a senior role providing operations support at the NAVAIR PMA level.

Track record of organizing and leading operation improvements efforts across large organizations. Experience in using or managing application development tasks using automation tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, Office 365 (e.g. Power Automate).

Education Requirements :

MA/MS degree from an accredited college or supplemental experience is required.

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Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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