Overview

Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Business Analyst. This position will provide support to senior-level personnel in the Directorate Management Division (DMD) within the Facilities Services Directorate (FSD) of the Department of Defense (DoD). The DMD is responsible for providing customer service support to FSD divisions, overseeing personnel and workforce policies, establishing organizational goals, and serving as a primary point of contact and information source for the division.

The Business Analyst will offer subject matter expertise and will recommend and implement various hiring actions utilizing database interfaces and reports. This position requires the ability to work with senior executives, along with experience working in the DoD.

Responsibilities

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.

• Conduct workforce assessments, including position evaluations, alignment, grade/series, etc.
• Organize, analyze, optimize, and update Division/Branch/Team workforce structure.
• Generate billet/manpower dashboards using reporting from external sources.
• Assist in maintaining Performance Metric Reports for senior leadership.
• Analyze vacancies to produce organizational impact reports for decision-making.
• Maintain accurate personnel and position data via computer-aided facilities management systems.
• Process retirement eligibility analysis and retirement honors/awards.
• Prioritize, analyze, and update position descriptions according to classification standards.
• Track Division metrics and reporting on Enterprise Management and Performance System and other computer-aided facilities systems.
• Ensure quality control of personnel documentation and prepare memos for realignment and change requests.
• Assist staff in preparing materials for conferences, correspondence, appointments, meetings, and telephone calls.
• Provide proactive status updates, progress reports, and address concerns or inquiries.
• Identify potential risks and challenges within program lifecycle and develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the program team, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing process improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Capital, with a focus on employee experience, personnel management, organizational development, and recruitment/retention. Experience resourcing for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) personnel or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Skills/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to devise innovative solutions for customer challenges.
• Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, multi-tasking.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
• Willingness to take action to overcome challenges or obstacles and look for ways to improve results.

Clearance: This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use stairs without assistance.
• 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.