Business Operations Analyst

QinetiQ US•Lorton, VA

About The Position

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. QInetiQ is looking for a Business Operations Analyst to join our Team! The Business Operations Analyst will support the Transformation Office in executing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on project coordination, governance, and delivery execution. This role ensures that transformation efforts are well-structured, effectively managed, and aligned to business priorities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, execution-focused, and comfortable managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced defense contracting environment with evolving priorities, compliance requirements, and cross-functional dependencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
3–7 years of experience in project management, business operations, consulting, or transformation support roles
Experience in a government contracting or defense industry environment
Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar)
Strong communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership
Proficiency in Excel and basic reporting/dashboard tools

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting PMO, Transformation Office, or enterprise program environments
Familiarity with government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) and program lifecycle management
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet)
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or equivalent experience
Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience
MBA or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Support planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise transformation initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple workstreams
Track and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and action items to ensure on-time delivery
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Finance, Contracts, Program Management, HR, IT) to drive execution and accountability
Support prioritization and sequencing of initiatives based on business impact and resource availability
Support and help manage governance structures (weekly status meetings, monthly operating reviews, steering committees)
Prepare executive-level updates, including status reporting, risks, and key decisions needed
Maintain clear documentation of project status, decisions, and follow-ups to ensure accountability
Ensure alignment with compliance requirements (e.g., FAR, DFARS, audit readiness) within project execution
Reinforce consistent project management standards, templates, and tools
Support implementation of process improvements tied to transformation initiatives (e.g., proposal operations, program startup, resource planning)
Coordinate rollout of standardized processes, tools, and workflows across the organization
Partner with stakeholders to ensure processes are clearly defined, documented, and adopted
Monitor implementation progress and escalate barriers to execution
Support stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure alignment and buy-in across impacted teams
Assist in development of communication plans, training materials, and rollout strategies
Drive adoption of new processes and tools through structured follow-up and engagement
Act as a liaison between leadership and execution teams to ensure clarity of priorities and expectations