Organizational Effectiveness and Assessment Analyst

Akira Technologies•Arlington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Akira Technologies is seeking an Organizational Effectiveness and Assessment Analyst (Data Analyst) to support the U.S. Navy Office of Warfighting Advantage (OWA) in advancing organizational learning, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role supports assessment of major Navy incidents, evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of investigation recommendations, and development of processes to track and resolve outstanding actions. It requires strong analytical, research, process improvement, and consulting capabilities, as well as direct engagement with Navy stakeholders and leadership. This is a highly client-facing position requiring on-site support at the Pentagon 4–5 days per week. An active Secret security clearance or higher is required. The analyst conducts research, data collection, stakeholder interviews, and analysis; reviews investigation findings and corrective-action progress; and prepares assessment reports, actionable recommendations, executive briefings, presentations, and written reports. The position also develops and maintains recommendation-tracking processes, monitors implementation, maintains records and reporting, conducts OSINT research, documents current-state processes, develops metrics and dashboards, and organizes large document libraries using SharePoint. The analyst engages with Navy stakeholders to gather information, communicate findings, facilitate discussions, and support implementation of recommendations. Akira offers medical, dental, and vision plan options, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and several types of leave, disability and insurance benefits, and tuition, training, and certification reimbursement. The disclosed salary range is $90,000 to $120,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Active Secret security clearance or higher.
Experience supporting organizational assessments, process improvement, investigations, management consulting, or related analytical efforts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint document management, including development and administration of large document libraries.
Experience conducting OSINT research and data analysis, and developing actionable reports.
Ability to document current-state processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
Working knowledge of Department of War (DoW) and/or U.S. Navy organizational structures, operations, and terminology.
Experience using ETMS2, CATMS, or comparable task and action tracking systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with government clients and senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, or other DoW organizations.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and organizational effectiveness assessments.
Familiarity with risk management frameworks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience developing executive-level briefings and presenting findings and recommendations to government leadership.
Experience managing complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Conduct research, data collection, stakeholder interviews, and analysis to evaluate adoption and effectiveness of recommendations from Navy incident investigations.
Review investigation findings, identify recurring issues and organizational gaps, and assess progress on corrective actions.
Develop assessment reports, findings, and actionable recommendations to strengthen accountability, improve processes, and prevent recurring issues.
Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify underlying challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop, maintain, and improve systems and processes for tracking investigation recommendations and corrective actions through resolution.
Monitor implementation progress, identify obstacles, and coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate timely action closure and accountability.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and status reporting to improve visibility, data quality, and follow-through across stakeholders.
Conduct Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research and analyze relevant information for organizational assessments and decision-making.
Document current-state processes, identify operational gaps, and recommend process improvements.
Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor implementation progress and organizational effectiveness.
Manage and organize large document libraries and supporting records using SharePoint.
Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, and written reports for Navy leadership and stakeholders.
Engage directly with Navy stakeholders to gather information, communicate findings, facilitate discussions, and support implementation of recommended actions.
Build productive client relationships through professional communication, responsiveness, and effective stakeholder engagement.