Senior Force Development Analyst

Company Overview: USFS is an ISO 9001 management consulting firm with headquarters in the National Capital Region and offices and staff in 12 US states.  USFS staff average 10+ years of professional experience, over 80 percent of our staff have bachelor’s degrees, and over half have advanced degrees in business and technology. USFS was founded in 2010 and provides financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments. Position Overview: As a Senior Force Development Analyst at USFS, you will be a key member of a team supporting the US Army. The role focuses on analytics, report generation, and providing operational support as directed by the Army. There are multiple openings. Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. DoD Top Secret Clearance required. Key Responsibilities: Candidate will extract and analyze data from various databases and collaborative programs used within the DCS G-8: Army Equipping Enterprise System Modern (AE2S-M) and its key modules to include the), Army Flow Model (AFM), Equip the Force (EQ4),), Transparency Workbooks, and the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) Collaboration Tool, and CAMS. Provide analysis, reviews, and recommendations in support of validation, prioritization, and approval of future war fighter requirements to include validation of Army JCIDS documents (Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD), CDD, and CDD-Update) in support of the AROC or JROCprocess. Provide analysis, reviews, and recommendations in support of validation, prioritization, and approval of Operational Needs Statements (ONS) in support of current operations and the Army requirements. Plan, program, and budget for programs to include providing recommendations for funding of approved requirements, monitoring contracts and programs during execution years and the allocation of PM identified monthly production and depot delivery quantities in support of unit level distribution and redistribution planning by Army Sustainment Command (ASC) Lead Materiel Integrator (LMI). Develop a comprehensive annual funding strategy for assigned systems using established program requirements and approved facts and assumptions with regards to funding levels, and present the strategy to leadership for approval. The funding strategy will include an investment strategy that prioritizes Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and procurement funding levels in support of approved force requirements. Assist in the development of a Division level funding and investment strategies for the assigned portfolios. Monitor requirement and capability developments by attending and providing leader approved inputs at meetings and decision briefings. Develops and recommends for approval the DCS G-8 position on Mission Needs Statements, ICD, Abbreviated-CDD.CDD, CDD-Update, Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), and Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP) required for development and fielding of new equipment and systems. Prepares and develops program documentation to proceed thru the Army ACIDS process. Review and monitor G-3/5/7 priorities and provide recommendations in support of resourcing capabilities in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and the homeland; develop and monitor non-theater distribution plans; and maintain close coordination with ASA (ALT), PM, DCS G-3/5/7, DCS G-4, and Army Commands (ACOMs)/Joint staffs and agencies. Conduct analyses and assist in the development of findings, conclusions, and recommendations relative to changes in doctrine; tactics, techniques, and procedures; training; sustainment; and threat capabilities and work to ensure such findings are reflected in approved program requirements documents. Review and resolve equipment shortfalls with stakeholders during semi-annual Army Equipping and Modernization Conference (AEMC) and in support of Army Synchronization and Resourcing Conferences (ASRCs). Prepare necessary briefing products during and after these events and brief results in selected venues such as the AEC hotwash outbriefs. Develop draft program and system briefings for presentation to senior leaders. Attend meetings which address the resolution of critical system related issues and provide meeting minutes, EXSUMs, and information papers that keep leadership apprised of issues and concerns and report/track all assigned action items. Requirements Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required. Masters Degree highly preferred. Experience: 8 years of relevant professional experience supporting the US Army. Expertise in Force Development Duties. Work Schedule, Location, and Travel: Onsite in the National Capital Region Normal office hours are 08:00 to 17:00 Monday through Friday Benefits Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance. Employer matching 401K plan. PTO 11 Federal Holidays Additionally voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.