What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at Occam Solutions?
The Army ASA(ALT) support to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) team is seeking a qualified Business Analyst to provide essential support for the FMS ACES program. This role will work directly under the future FMS ACES Program Manager to deliver critical policy guidance, oversight, and business analysis. The successful candidate will have expertise in the Safe Agile Framework and experience in business process re-engineering to evaluate and refine FMS ACES capabilities.The position requires someone with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop business cases, assess proposed capabilities, and manage the health of existing projects within FMS ACES. As a part of this role, the candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality briefings and communications materials, including business process re-engineering documentation and business cases.
Location: Arlington, VA.
Hybrid: N/A
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the FMS ACES program by providing guidance on policies, processes, and project oversight.
- Utilize Safe Agile Framework methodologies to provide effective support and enhance the program’s efficiency.
- Conduct business process re-engineering to evaluate future FMS ACES initiatives, focusing on the inclusion of new capabilities or integration of existing ones.
- Develop and evaluate business cases and ensure they align with program objectives and strategic goals.
- Monitor the health of the existing FMS ACES project, including risk assessments and performance tracking.
- Develop clear and concise briefings and communications materials for key stakeholders, including internal and external audiences.
- Assist in the planning and execution of FMS-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with Army goals and FMS objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support FMS ACES in any related or supporting projects.
- Maintain excellent documentation for all business process evaluations and changes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Secret Clearance required.
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a business analyst, with a focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS), business process re-engineering, and program management support.
- Experience working within or supporting military or government programs.
- Strong understanding of Safe Agile Framework and its application in large-scale projects.
- Proficient in Excel and other office tools to analyze data and develop reports.
- Proven ability to develop clear, structured, and professional briefings and communication materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates who are organized, have a strong work ethic, and excel in a collaborative environment will be given preference.
- Experience with FMS program management and familiarity with Army procurement and acquisition processes is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint for presentations and Word for documentation and reports.
- Ability to think critically and work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Additional Information: This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders across military, governmental, and other contractor teams. The successful candidate will be a key player in the execution and future development of the FMS ACES program.
