Nakupuna Consulting is looking to hire a Management Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional and strategic communications services to support the Office of the Secretary of Defense's (OSD) Office of the Director of Administration and Management (ODA&M) for the Department of Defense (DoD).

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Work closely with senior leadership to gather requirements and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop key reports for the Department.
• Support the development of presentations and briefings, strategic outreach, stakeholder engagement, and annual report creation for Department-wide evaluation efforts.
• Leverage data analytics platforms, including PowerBI and Excel, to develop comprehensive analysis and visualizations of Department-wide senior-level inputs.
• Analyze opportunities to improve data analysis processes, project management, and internal workflow processes and recommend alternative courses of action.
• Support working groups and functional governance fora by maintaining communication and collaboration with action officers in partner offices.
• Deliver presentations and reports to executive leadership, communicating findings, recommendations, and progress updates effectively to internal teams and clients.
• Participate in strategic reviews of DoD-wide priority areas, identifying key themes and providing recommendations for consistency and alignment to internal and public messaging.
• Ensure all strategy and communication documents, taskers, and projects are complete, timely, and error-free, and all visual products contain accurate data and analytics.
• Support the client in day-to-day operations and across teams to improve the effectiveness of management support functions across OSD and DoD.
• Independently and proactively transmit information, obtain and assemble data, prepare and review presentations, and communicate inside and outside of the directorate.
• Coordinate with team members, customers, and stakeholders to ensure plans, messaging, materials, and milestones are comprehensive and accurate.
• Provide best practices and industry experience for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to leadership.

The ideal candidate is skilled in developing highly visible reports and briefings and data analysis and visualization. Specifically, the candidate is familiar with and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Familiarity with the DoD and OSD organizations and experience supporting senior level officials is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge management platforms (e.g., PowerBI and SharePoint). Tableau or PowerBI experience is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills geared towards executives.
• Experience with delivering high-quality client service and demonstrated professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and articulate correspondence with a focus on quality control and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, work under pressure, problem solve, and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Ability to facilitate working sessions and promote collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. Experience working in or directly for the DoD is preferred. This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

Clearance: This position requires an interim or active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.