Lead Business Analyst

The MITRE Corporation•McLean, VA

1d•$132,000 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. The Business Analytics, Reporting, and Data Strategy (BARDS) department delivers enterprise analytics, reporting, data strategy, and operational insights that enable informed decision-making across MITRE. The department partners with stakeholders across finance, operations, human resources, information technology, and executive leadership to improve business performance, advance strategic initiatives, and strengthen data-driven decision making through analytics, visualization, process improvement, and modern data solutions. This role will also directly support the CFO Front Office through strategic analysis, executive-level reporting, board materials development, and enterprise initiative support.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience leading business analysis, strategic initiatives, project management, or operational improvement efforts within a corporate, consulting, government, or research environment.
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, including planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, governance, and status reporting.
Experience developing business cases, financial analyses, dashboards, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into actionable business insights.
Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, Python, or similar technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to executive leadership.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to independently prioritize work, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across functional organizations and influence decision-making without direct authority.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Analytics, Data Science, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience supporting executive leadership, CFO organizations, corporate strategy, financial planning, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or comparable project management certification.
Experience preparing board materials, executive briefings, governance presentations, and strategic planning documentation.
Knowledge of enterprise data management, cloud analytics platforms, AWS, Denodo, or modern data architecture.
Experience implementing business process improvement, operational excellence, or organizational transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with predictive analytics, statistical modeling, or advanced scenario planning techniques.
Experience working within an FFRDC, government, defense, or other mission-driven organization.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders through consultative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise business analysis and strategic initiatives by identifying business needs, evaluating opportunities, and developing actionable recommendations that improve organizational performance.
Manage cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, including project plans, milestones, governance, risk management, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting.
Support the CFO Front Office through development of strategic analyses, executive briefings, board materials, financial insights, and presentations for senior leadership.
Develop business cases, financial models, forecasts, dashboards, KPIs, and scenario analyses that support enterprise decision-making and strategic investments.
Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, HR, IT, and business organizations to gather requirements, define success metrics, prioritize initiatives, and drive execution.
Analyze business processes, operational performance, financial trends, risks, and organizational data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Develop executive-ready reports, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations using modern analytics tools to communicate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Establish project governance, facilitate leadership meetings, monitor execution against objectives, and ensure alignment across multiple strategic initiatives while supporting enterprise data strategy and reporting modernization efforts.