Senior Management Consultant

Bigbear.ai • Columbia, MD

10d

About The Position

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping policies, budgets, and national security priorities? BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Strategic Management Consultant to support top-level officials in developing strategy, budget, and policy direction for a large government agency. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of national security, helping to shape the strategic direction of a major government agency. If you thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a tangible impact every day, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Strategic Management Consultant, you’ll:
Drive Strategic Planning: Collaborate with operations and technical stakeholders to develop programs and resource allocation in response to strategic plans and direction.
Support Defense Planning: Be involved in all aspects of the Department of Defense's Future Year Defense Planning (FYDP), including adjustments based on evolving requirements.
Lead Strategic Meetings: Facilitate high-level discussions to align priorities and objectives.
Analyze & Inform: Review and synthesize large amounts of data to provide actionable insights that inform strategy.
Develop Emerging Trends Reports: Work directly with stakeholders to develop, solicit, and edit concise “1-pagers” describing emerging security trends.
Consolidate Opinions: Summarize survey data and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making.
Assist Environmental Assessments: Support the annual Environmental Assessment of the agency to identify risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with a Poly.
• BA/BS degree with 12+ years of experience, OR
• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 10+ years of experience, OR
• 16+ years of professional experience with no degree.
• Deep understanding of Department of Defense strategic plans and priorities.
• Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process (IPBS experience is also acceptable).
• Proven ability to translate guidance and strategic plans into actionable plans.
• Experience developing Congressional Budget Justification Book entries/narratives.
• Strong understanding of analytic processes to identify program and resource dependencies.
• Knowledge of program build processes, performance management, and expected outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, including building pivot tables and graphs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with readiness, performance management, and other strategic planning activities.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
• A deep understanding of the PPBE process, with the ability to navigate it seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Planning: Collaborate with operations and technical stakeholders to develop programs and resource allocation in response to strategic plans and direction.
• Support Defense Planning: Be involved in all aspects of the Department of Defense's Future Year Defense Planning (FYDP), including adjustments based on evolving requirements.
• Lead Strategic Meetings: Facilitate high-level discussions to align priorities and objectives.
• Analyze & Inform: Review and synthesize large amounts of data to provide actionable insights that inform strategy.
• Develop Emerging Trends Reports: Work directly with stakeholders to develop, solicit, and edit concise “1-pagers” describing emerging security trends.
• Consolidate Opinions: Summarize survey data and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making.
• Assist Environmental Assessments: Support the annual Environmental Assessment of the agency to identify risks and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level