Program Ops Analyst

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. 

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. 

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. 

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Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Management Analyst to support a high-visibility program reporting directly to leadership within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and business analysis, capable of working independently to establish and refine business processes. This role is pivotal in supporting command exercises, managing documentation, and driving process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Exercise & Planning Support:

• Lead exercise planning and support, including developing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and creating comprehensive after-action reports
• Attend and represent the program at exercise planning conferences in various CONUS locations

Process & Application Development:

• Design and implement a new data capture process and application to streamline information gathering during exercises, replacing the current manual process and driving significant process improvement
• Develop and document business rules for leadership regarding change management and control processes

Information Management:

• Create, manage, and maintain a central SharePoint repository for all command exercise documentation and policy documents, ensuring information is accessible on both low and high-side networks
• Establish and maintain a consolidated directory of 15-30 key policy documents

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a key liaison between the program, leadership, and various stakeholders
• Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in project management, business analysis, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to report directly to senior leadership
• Proven problem-solving ability and experience developing business rules and processes from the ground up
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing SharePoint sites and other document repositories
• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week at either the Washington Navy Yard

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with NAVSEA and/or the U.S. Navy is highly preferred
• An active DoD Secret security clearance is highly desirable
• Experience with the Navy's exercise planning and execution process

100% onsite on Navy Yard in Washington, DC

CONUS travel 3-5x a year

Salary: 115k+ to align with education and experience 

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. 

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