BigBear.ai · 23 hours ago
Senior Lead Strategic Management Consultant
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Strategic Management Consultant to support top-level officials in developing strategy, budget, and policy direction for a large government agency. This role involves driving strategic planning, supporting defense planning, and facilitating high-level discussions to shape national security priorities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNational SecurityService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive Strategic Planning: Collaborate with operations and technical stakeholders to develop programs and resource allocation in response to strategic plans and direction
Support Defense Planning: Be involved in all aspects of the Department of Defense's Future Year Defense Planning (FYDP), including adjustments based on evolving requirements
Lead Strategic Meetings: Facilitate high-level discussions to align priorities and objectives
Analyze & Inform: Review and synthesize large amounts of data to provide actionable insights that inform strategy
Develop Emerging Trends Reports: Work directly with stakeholders to develop, solicit, and edit concise “1-pagers” describing emerging security trends
Consolidate Opinions: Summarize survey data and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making
Assist Environmental Assessments: Support the annual Environmental Assessment of the agency to identify risks and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
BA/BS degree with 15+ years of experience, OR Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 10+ years of experience, OR 20+ years of professional experience with no degree
Deep understanding of Department of Defense strategic plans and priorities
Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process (IPBS experience is also acceptable)
Proven ability to translate guidance and strategic plans into actionable plans
Experience developing Congressional Budget Justification Book entries/narratives
Strong understanding of analytic processes to identify program and resource dependencies
Knowledge of program build processes, performance management, and expected outcomes
Advanced proficiency with Excel, including building pivot tables and graphs
Preferred
Experience with readiness, performance management, and other strategic planning activities
Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
A deep understanding of the PPBE process, with the ability to navigate it seamlessly
Company
BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai's mission is to deliver clarity for the world's most complex decisions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$225M2023-01-17Post Ipo Equity· $25M
2021-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2021-12-08IPO
Leadership Team
Sean Ricker
Chief Financial Officer
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