What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Metrics Analyst position at ANSER?
Company Overview
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Performance Metrics Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.
In this key role you support ODASD (CN&SP) by developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will ensure leadership has access to actionable insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. You will integrate data-driven methodologies to align performance outcomes with national security objectives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Performance Metrics Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.
In this key role you support ODASD (CN&SP) by developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will ensure leadership has access to actionable insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. You will integrate data-driven methodologies to align performance outcomes with national security objectives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design and implement performance measurement frameworks and indicators
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data across program portfolios
- Develop dashboards, reports, and performance summaries
- Assess alignment of initiatives with DoD strategic objectives
- Evaluate effectiveness of CD/CTOC/CTF programs
- Provide recommendations to improve program performance
- Analyze impact of new policies on program outcomes
- Support development of performance plans and evaluation criteria
- Advise leadership on performance management strategies
- Conduct return on investment (ROI) analyses
- Prepare executive-level briefings and reports
- Collaborate with stakeholders across DoD and interagency partners
- Participate in strategic planning and assessment activities
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
- Master’s degree preferably data analytics, public policy, statistics, economics, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis or program evaluation
- Experience and knowledge of performance measurement frameworks and methodologies
- Prior experience supporting DoD or federal performance management initiatives
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex datasets
- Experience developing KPIs, metrics, and evaluation criteria
- Knowledge of national security strategies and program alignments
- Experience communicating program performance and metrics findings to senior leadership
- Experience conducting ROI and effectiveness assessments
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.