Organizational Effectiveness and Assessment Analyst

Akira Technologies • Arlington, VA, US, VA

5d • $90,000 - $120,000 • 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 in advancing organizational learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role supports assessments of major Navy incidents, evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of investigation recommendations, and develops processes to track and resolve outstanding actions. It requires 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• 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, 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 the adoption and effectiveness of recommendations resulting from Navy incident investigations.
• Review investigation findings, identify recurring issues and organizational gaps, and assess progress toward implementing corrective actions.
• Develop assessment reports, findings, and actionable recommendations to strengthen organizational accountability, improve processes, and prevent recurring issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying challenges, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• 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 multiple stakeholders.
• Conduct Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research and analyze relevant information to support 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.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, some with Health Savings Account
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time