Strategic Operations Analyst - Industry

Strategic Insight, Ltd.•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Strategic Operations Analyst to serve as the principal analyst supporting senior Department of the Navy (DON) leadership, including the Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, and Chief of Naval Operations. The analyst synthesizes complex financial, market, and reputational data into concise, actionable insights to help leaders prepare for strategic engagements with industry partners. The role conducts corporate due diligence and analysis, develops industry engagement packages for senior leaders, and creates executive briefings and dashboards. Applicants selected must be eligible to access Secret-level classified information. A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required; a master's degree is strongly preferred. The position requires 7–10 years of experience evaluating business operations and processes, applying data analysis and project management methodologies, and developing, implementing, and monitoring process-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, operations research, economics, engineering, public policy, or a related quantitative or technical discipline.
Minimum 7–10 years evaluating business operations and processes for effectiveness, applying data analysis, project management methodologies, and industry best practices to develop, implement, and monitor process-improvement initiatives.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to Secret-level classified information.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, such as an MBA, MPP, or MS in Operations Research or Systems Engineering, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive corporate due diligence on key industry partners.
Use financial data platforms such as Bloomberg and FactSet to assess company financial health, profitability, and debt.
Investigate adverse media and public records to develop non-financial risk profiles.
Synthesize findings into company SWOT assessments, with emphasis on the company's relationship with the DON.
Monitor and analyze economic indicators and industry trends to provide context for company assessments and compare companies with peers and the market.
Prepare official Industry Engagement Packages for the Secretary of the Navy and other senior leaders before meetings with corporate executives.
Design and deliver PowerPoint briefings and presentations that communicate data insights to senior management.
Maintain dashboards in Smartsheet, Excel, or other business intelligence tools showing industry partners' financials and risk metrics for internal teams.