Mano Lani LLC has an opening for an Operations Analyst III to provide senior-level operational, financial, administrative, acquisition, and technical support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO) in support of advanced research and development (R&D) initiatives and mission-critical technology programs. This role supports the successful execution of existing and emerging programs focused on strategic exploration, advanced technology development, and rapid operationalization of innovative capabilities for the Department of Defense.
The Operations Analyst III serves as a key contributor supporting high-visibility programs and organizational operations by assisting with strategic planning, financial management, acquisition coordination, executive-level reporting, stakeholder engagement, and program execution activities. The position requires the ability to analyze complex operational and financial data, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and support rapidly evolving priorities in dynamic and fast-paced environments supporting classified and unclassified activities.
Occasional non-standard business hours may be required.
All new hires will complete an onboarding program in their first week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational, financial, administrative, acquisition, and technical support for Government research and development (R&D) programs and organizational activities.
- Assist with program planning, budget execution, financial tracking, reporting, and funding documentation, including PRs and MIPRs.
- Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel, taskers, briefings, reports, and executive-level communications to support leadership and program teams.
- Track program milestones, deliverables, acquisition actions, and organizational priorities to ensure timely execution and compliance with Government requirements.
- Prepare and maintain program documentation, financial reports, briefing materials, status updates, and records across classified and unclassified environments.
- Support acquisition lifecycle activities by coordinating documentation, routing actions, tracking schedules, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
- Assist with planning and execution of technical reviews, conferences, demonstrations, workshops, and other organizational events.
- Conduct analysis, develop recommendations, and provide operational support for strategic initiatives, transition activities, and process improvements.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Government, industry, and transition partners, to support mission objectives and program execution.
- Perform additional surge and mission support activities as required in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience supporting operations research, program management, financial management, acquisition, or administrative functions.
- Experience supporting Government, Department of Defense (DoD), or defense-related programs.
- Experience applying analytical and operational methodologies to support decision-making, program execution, and organizational management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, spreadsheets, and documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DARPA, DoD research organizations, or advanced technology programs.
- Familiarity with DoD financial management processes, acquisition lifecycle support, and R&D program execution.
- Knowledge of Defense Travel System (DTS), MIPRs, PRs, budget execution tracking, and Government reporting requirements.
- Experience coordinating executive meetings, technical reviews, or strategic events.
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