Management Analyst

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks a Management Analyst to join our team. You will work closely with clients to provide strategic guidance, improve business processes, and drive organizational effectiveness. Your expertise in communications, data analysis, financial management, and contract management will be crucial in delivering comprehensive solutions that enhance performance and achieve measurable results. 

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and requirements. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor. 
• Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for improvement and develop tailored solutions. 
• Support strategic policy assessments and program development,   
• Support coordination among disparate projects to drive quality outcomes and facilitate technical progress toward the strategic objectives of the organization.   

• Analyze and interpret data from various sources to extract meaningful insights and support data-driven decision-making. 
• Utilize data visualization and reporting techniques to present findings in a clear and actionable manner. 
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for performance improvement and operational efficiency. 

• Assist clients in contract management activities, including contract review, and compliance monitoring. 
• Develop and implement contract management strategies to optimize vendor relationships and mitigate risks. 
• Ensure contract adherence, address any issues or disputes, and recommend process improvements. 

• Evaluate existing business processes and identify opportunities for streamlining, automation, and efficiency. 
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives, including change management strategies and stakeholder engagement. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and facilitate organizational change. 

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project execution. 
• Develop project plans, track progress, and communicate project status to stakeholders. 
• Deliver high-quality and actionable recommendations, reports, and presentations to clients. 
• Experience with Agile methodologies to track strategy implementation progress and provide office leadership with potential options that leverage industry leading practices for establishing more lean agile approaches.   
• Apply project management best practices to projects containing financial and contractual data. 

Required Qualifications

• Possess a 3-10 years of work experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or 2-8 years of work experience and a Master’s degree.  
• A minimum of three years of experience supporting process improvement or change management initiatives with demonstrated ability achieve project goals in a collaborative team setting.  
• Previous experience in federal management consulting as well as homeland security, strategic communications, stakeholder management, Congressional engagement, immigration policy, law, or a related field.  
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and high-pressure environment. 
• Demonstrate consistent growth managing current duties and accepting gradual increases in responsibility as the needs of the team and client evolve.    
• Experience and skills creating a supportive, collaborative, and positive team environment.  
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with an attention to detail.  
• Identify opportunities to introduce QinetiQ solutions to address client challenges. 
• Ability to maintain a security clearance from the U.S. government.  

Preferred Qualifications

What Sets You Apart: (Preferred Qualifications) 

• Leverage tools like Excel, PowerBI, and SharePoint to collect, analyze, and interpret data to make recommendations to support client decisions. 

• Support special projects on behalf of the client. 
• Identify areas of improvement and develop associated tools, templates and resources. 
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other job aids to assist internal staff and external stakeholders. 
• Support client through operational and administrative support in a wide array of projects, tasks and assignments.  
• Perform a wide variety of communications and project management duties. Assist the program management team with developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to assess overall program performance and identify areas for improvement.  
• Assist senior level management in strategic planning, providing advice and consultation on organizational transformation initiatives, mission-oriented business functions, and process improvement. 

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.