Analyst

Heartland Consulting • Arlington, VA

17h

About The Position

Heartland Consulting is seeking an Army Mission Command Program Analyst to support its Army G-3/5/7 client. The role supports the Mission Command Support Element (MSCE), which works across the Synchronization and Integration, Current Operations, Futures, and Data Operations sub-branches. The client organization is responsible for more than 20 stakeholders and 15 projects.

The position provides strategic planning, program management, requirements and capabilities development, integration, and acquisition management support for Mission Command and network-enabling systems. It involves reviewing operational impacts, coordinating initiatives across stakeholders and projects, preparing analyses and briefings, supporting government personnel with program documentation, and managing multiple complex tasks in a dynamic Army operational environment.

Requirements

• Six or more years of progressive experience and demonstrated knowledge of Army operations, organizational structures, customs, and chain of command.
• Knowledge of operational and generating force activities at the Army Staff, Major Army Command (MACOM), and tactical levels, including experience with Army Force Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, competing priorities, and concurrent activities effectively.
• Experience supporting resource analysis, systems engineering, acquisition management, test and evaluation, and program management activities.
• Knowledge and experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and associated Army capabilities development processes.
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes and Department of Defense and Army acquisition procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Master's degree or equivalent degree program, or a bachelor's degree with three additional years of relevant functional experience.
• Active security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance.
• Graduation from the Command and General Staff College, War College, or School of Advanced Military Studies.
• Advanced academic degrees beyond the minimum education requirement.
• Graduation from the How the Army Runs Course.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning, program management, requirements and capabilities development, integration, and acquisition management support for Mission Command and network-enabling systems.
• Review and analyze operational impacts associated with requirements and capabilities development, resource allocation, testing, and acquisition activities.
• Support coordination and integration of initiatives across multiple stakeholders, projects, and MSCE sub-branches.
• Prepare written summaries, analytical reports, and other documentation to support leadership and program decision-making.
• Gather, evaluate, and synthesize information to develop briefings, including financial and resource-related presentations.
• Assist government personnel in reviewing program documents, requirements, and supporting materials.
• Attend meetings, working groups, and coordination sessions, and develop and deliver briefings as required.
• Manage multiple complex tasks and activities simultaneously in a dynamic Army operational environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level