Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst will support the execution of the Air Force Civil Engineer (AF/A4C) Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP). This role involves coordinating enterprise initiatives, integrating cross-functional efforts, and monitoring progress toward strategic objectives. The analyst will coordinate actions across various Air Force entities, including Headquarters Air Force, AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, and installation stakeholders, to advance priorities in Civil Engineer Operations governance, infrastructure modernization, enterprise asset management, engineering standards, and installation readiness. The position requires supporting the development of implementation plans, performance measures, executive briefings, and strategic recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness within the Department of the Air Force. The ideal candidate will link tactical shop activities to USAF strategic initiatives and the A4C Strategic Plan, bridging the gap between base-level execution and headquarters-level policy development to ensure standardization of business processes, compliance with asset management requirements, and maintenance of combat readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Ten (10) or more years of experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense programs
Experience supporting strategic planning, implementation plans, or enterprise initiatives
Experience developing and tracking Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), implementation plans, or strategic roadmaps
Experience supporting implementation of strategic plans or enterprise transformation initiatives
Experience conducting program analysis and developing executive recommendations for senior leadership
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving multiple organizations and stakeholders
Knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron organization, Operations Flight responsibilities, and installation-level Civil Engineer processes
Familiarity with strategy development, business process improvement, and performance management methodologies
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Retired/Separated Air Force member
Experience supporting Headquarters Air Force, AFCEC, AFIMSC, or MAJCOM staff organizations and working with Joint Staff, OSW, Combatant Commands, or interagency partners
Knowledge of AF CE installation-level organizational construct, including roles, responsibilities, and relationships of the sub-organizations, as well as relationships with external installation-level stakeholders
Familiarity with Civil Engineer governance, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), enterprise asset management, or infrastructure modernization initiatives
Ability to produce concise, decision‑ready written products (e.g., talking points, decision memos, briefing slides) for GO/SES audiences
Experience developing executive dashboards, performance metrics, implementation plans, or decision-support products
Knowledge of business analytics, organizational performance measurement, or strategic planning frameworks
Experience evaluating emerging technologies, developing business cases, or supporting technology adoption initiatives.
Knowledge of Civil Engineer vehicle validation process
Able to self-teach new technical and non-technical concepts

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the planning, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Civil Engineer Operations strategic initiatives under AF/A4C program management oversight.
Support implementation of Operations Strategic Implementation Plan objectives by coordinating enterprise modernization initiatives, tracking strategic milestones, assessing risks to execution, integrating stakeholder actions, and developing recommendations that improve strategic outcomes and accelerate initiative delivery.
Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), implementation plans, performance measures, executive dashboards, and strategic reports supporting Civil Engineer Operations priorities.
Coordinate milestone updates with action owners and prepare recurring executive status updates for senior leadership.
Perform program analysis by identifying trends, evaluating organizational performance, assessing enterprise initiatives, and developing decision-support products for Headquarters Air Force leadership.
Coordinate with AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, installations, and other Department of War organizations to integrate strategic initiatives and resolve cross-functional issues affecting enterprise execution.
Support the execution of strategic initiatives involving Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) modernization, infrastructure hardening and resilience, utility modernization and recovery planning, enterprise fuel-storage advocacy, asset management modernization, condition-based maintenance implementation, infrastructure condition assessments, equipment modernization, Airman-Centric facilities initiatives, automated diagnostic technologies, and enterprise business process transformation.
Research emerging technologies, industry best practices, and innovative business processes that improve Civil Engineer Operations and support continuous improvement across the Department of the Air Force.