Strategic Operations Advisor; Expert , M2

Orbis Ops • McLean, VA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Orbis Operations is a technology company that delivers sovereign intelligence and decision capabilities to the United States Government and its allies. We convert complex information and operational systems into decisive outcomes, giving public institutions and critical enterprises the tools to move faster, see clearer, and act first in an increasingly contested world. We are not a consulting firm and not a systems integrator. Every Orbis team is built around practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, and every engagement is judged on one thing: whether it produces working capability, not slide decks. Solutions forged from experience – that is how we build, and it is how we hire. We are seeking an experienced Strategic Operations Advisor, Expert (M2) Team lead on program planning and evaluation activities for a client in the US Intelligence Community. The Strategic Ops Advisor will have the opportunity to demonstrate subject matter expertise, intellectual agility, all source analysis, and research acumen by leading operational efforts to produce key performance insights. Further, the Consultant will lead the implementation of recommendations when they are adopted by the customer. This project features the opportunity to interact with a wide range of key stakeholders, including those at senior levels. The position includes occasional travel overseas in support of client objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for an intellectually curious, energetic, data-savvy consultant to work on a project with real impact, helping our client develop ways to understand and improve performance of activities that support delivery of our customers’ mission.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an analyst, targeting officer, technical Targeter, desk officer, operations officer, or reports officer within the sponsor's organization or other relevant organization(s) in the Intelligence Community
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral presentation and briefing skills
• Knowledge of and experience in the fundamentals of all-source intelligence analysis
• Familiarity with the customer’s report writing standards
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively follow through and manage status reporting, scheduling, and project communications
• High degree of personal integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, juggling concurrent tasks and meeting deadlines
• Experience in the South American AOR

Nice To Haves

• Relevant targeting, desk officer, or technical or operations skills
• Experience deploying strategic communications
• Experience in SIGINT, GEOINT and Technical Targeting methods
• Proficiency with software and databases used in support of research and analysis for the U.S. Government

Responsibilities

• Consult with teammates and clients on the development, prioritization, and implementation of process improvement and program evaluation tasks.
• Develop recommendations for changes to policy, processes, communications, and training to enable achievement of vision.
• Develop and implement research designs with practical strategies for measuring performance of organizational units and/or unit activities--to include development of performance measures and design of actionable methods for collecting and analyzing data; implement strategies and refine as needed.
• Perform a variety of research activities to include document reviews, structured interviews, and gap analyses--to include stakeholder identification and logistical coordination for data collection activities and documentation of discussions.
• Analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to provide the customer with comprehensive insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas.
• Socialize results and recommendations with the team at the working-level.
• Prepare visual presentations of data and analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on research plans, activities, findings and recommendations.
• Brief senior level customers on research plans, activities, findings and recommendations.
• All-source intelligence research, analysis, and report writing/editing
• TDY travel
• A project manager (M2) directly manages two or more full-time staff and is responsible for administrative management of individuals as well as the results of team performance.
• The M2 will be responsible for checking team members’ contract tasks or work products depending on the project
• Effective completion of the M2 manager responsibilities will require working more hours than a standard full-time billable commitment (1860) to meet customer and/or corporate expectations
• When accepting a manager role, Orbis managers are given the autonomy to work when they need to work, which may mean 40+ hours in a week.
• This does not exempt from core hours coverage at their customer
• M2s are responsible for regularly updating and maintaining their team’s forecast hours on the contract
• M2s are personally responsible for the development of their direct reports, which include coaching and training them, as well as delegation of tasks;
• For programs where M2 is not collocated or able to supervise an employee directly, the M2 is expected to proactively seek feedback and provide/arrange for mentoring and coaching on the employee’s performance and development
• M2s are proactive and work together across programs (and sometimes portfolios or LOBs) and internal company functions to share resources and experiences with the goal of improving team members’ efficiency and overall performance
• M2s are responsible for keeping their M3 up-to-date and informed of all happenings with their team
• All managers are expected to be familiar with and exhibit Orbis' core values, including values and proposition mission statements, by Orbis' Operating Principles
• Each new manager is subject to an initial six-month trial period

Benefits

• Competitive retirement matching
• PTO policy that encourages real time off
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families

What This Job Offers

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