Senior Management Analyst

Position Title: Senior Management AnalystLocation: Pentagon, Crystal City, Mark Center & NCRClearance Required: SecretEducation Requirement: Master's Degree or higherCertification: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification or equivalentExperience Required: Minimum of 20 years of program management experience, including supervisory experience managing complex defense research, engineering, and technology development programs.Position OverviewThe Senior Management Analyst provides comprehensive program and project management support to a Project Office within the Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Army. This role is responsible for coordinating and integrating major research, engineering, and development efforts that directly support mission objectives. The position requires a strategic thinker with deep experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, handling high-level communications, and ensuring program objectives are aligned and executed effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesManage multiple simultaneous taskings and priorities from higher headquarters while ensuring timely and accurate responses.Oversee daily operations and program management (PM) activities that add value and enhance mission support.Prepare and manage large volumes of information, briefings, reports, and presentations for senior leadership using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project.Coordinate staff actions across organizational elements to ensure unity of effort and meet operational deadlines.Capture, track, and submit all responses to suspense actions from higher headquarters, while monitoring internal actions and directives.Organize and manage process improvement initiatives to enhance office efficiency and data management in shared environments.Track project milestones, schedules, and major events, ensuring timely coordination and delivery of Quarterly Program Reviews (QPRs) and other executive-level briefings.Manage personnel training and certification tracking in accordance with applicable regulations, reporting status monthly to both PdM/DPdM and higher headquarters.Apply knowledge of government contracting, budgeting, cost control, and logistics to support decision-making and project execution.Required Skills and KnowledgeExtensive experience supporting project offices with daily operations and long-term strategic initiatives.Expertise in coordinating high-level briefings and managing complex information flows for DoD and Army leaders.Strong organizational and communication skills with a proven record of process optimization and operational excellence.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) and file management in shared environments.Deep understanding of government contracting, budgeting, and logistics within a defense context.