Journeyman Business Analyst

LMI is seeking an experienced Journeyman Business Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) headquarters in Alexandria, VA. This position will support the FPS Office of Professional Responsibility with a myriad of analytical and business process matters impacting criminal and administrative investigations. In addition, the incumbent will provide critical operational support and integration of new or improved programs and processes across the organization. You must be able to work on client site full time in Alexandria, VA.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian, national security, and defense agencies, operating free of commercial and political bias. For more than 60 years, LMI has worked with 40 government agencies. From the departments of Defense to Health and Human Services, LMI is honored to support the government's mission and people around the globe. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking, mission-driven people who share that conviction.

As a Journeyman Business Analyst, you will be responsible for helping the organization work towards strategic objectives by helping with planning, aligning stakeholders, leveraging project management principles, conducting surveys, and supporting new processes, programs, and systems.

Your duties may include:

Assisting the Assistant Director and other staff of the Office of Professional Responsibility in the daily prioritization of administrative taskings critical to agency operations.
• Reviewing and editing correspondence and other reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and agency equities are property addressed.
• Integrating change management activities into program and project plans.
• Triaging incoming allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and/or employee misconduct and referring the matter to the appropriate entity for action.
• Analyzing the required change and the organization's environment and recommend effective change management strategies and methods to encourage change adoption.
• Developing, supporting, and executing actions necessary for leadership to ensure efficient implementation of initiatives across the enterprise.
• Developing content for and facilitating events/meetings such as all-hands, strategic planning sessions, and work group meetings.
• Supporting other tasks efforts, as tasked, to mature business processes and increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a discipline related to business, information technology, organizational effectiveness, public administration, or criminal justice - other degrees can be considered if experience demonstrates capability. Years of experience may be considered in leiu of a degree.
• Six (6) years of experience in assisting with strategic planning activities, qualitative and quantitative analysis, operational support, and formal documentation.
• Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and present to executive leaders.
• Experience planning and managing change-oriented projects and assessing their performance against objectives and milestones.
• Strong, demonstrated problem solving experience and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to propose and assess capabilities of alternative solutions to meet program needs.
• Ability to effectively manage several projects at one time.
• Ability to manage multiple groups and tasks and work independently or in a group.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Visio.
• Ability to obtain DHS public trust security clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree, preferably in a discipline related to business organizational effectiveness, public administration, or criminal justice.
• Existing DHS public trust or final security clearance.
• Experience working within in a federal law enforcement agency.
• Excellent project and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills and the ability to build relationships and interface with executive and senior level government leaders.
• Proficiency with data visualization methodologies and software (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).
• Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Agile, and/or PMP certifications.

Target Salary: $95,000 - 110,000. Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.