Senior Management Consultant

BigBear.ai•Annapolis Junction, MD

10h

About The Position

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 role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of national security, helping to shape the strategic direction of a major government agency. The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to make a tangible impact every day.

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.