Are you ready to join an exceptional team that's rewriting the future of national security and global impact? Welcome to Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and rapidly expanding small business that's at the forefront of supporting the Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) on a global scale.

At AES, we don't just embrace change; we drive it. We're in the business of transforming challenges into opportunities, and ordinary careers into extraordinary journeys. As part of our team, you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking missions that shape the course of history and protect our nation's most critical interests.

Our commitment to success doesn't end with our customers; it begins with you. We're dedicated to nurturing the talents of our remarkable employees and propelling them to new heights of excellence. Here, you'll find a culture that empowers you to excel, innovate, and realize your full potential.

As a Performance Business Analyst II, you will support the Performance Team’s development of reports for the Public, Department Leadership, and the OMB. The analyst is expected to proactively identify opportunities for improvement, develop plans for corrective action, and take appropriate corrective action. This position will bring analytical rigor and serve as an internal consultant who tackles challenging and evolving problems. The position will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and support process improvement projects with project design and project management skills, data collection, and analysis, and by compiling reports and presentations on findings. This work will include benchmarking, process streamlining analysis, analysis of alternative actions and policies, synthesizing and refining recommendations, and writing summary reports for executive-level decision makers.

This position is located within the Office of the Secretary (CFO/ASA). The Commerce Performance Team supports the Department's top political and career executives to mature the Department's integrated, systems-based Performance Management Framework. Our team works directly with all Departmental bureaus and offices to improve program results, agility, and customer service. We enthusiastically strive to instill a data-driven and learning culture into our organizational DNA. While “Performance Excellence” is the mantra of our team, our passion for making a difference and being champions of creativity are what makes us thrive. We lead the management and execution of requirements in the GPRA Modernization Act and White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11, PREPARATION, SUBMISSION, AND EXECUTION OF THE BUDGET (Part 6, The Federal Performance Framework for Improving Program and Service Delivery) to include organizational strategic planning, annual assessment of organizational strategic objectives, annual reporting of organization performance and progress, and quarterly assessment of high-priority initiatives. We also directly support the Department’s top executive leadership with ad hoc process improvement projects.

The analyst will perform data analysis and project management work to identify insights from program performance metrics and improve the metrics, data quality, and data management. This will include developing data visualizations for presentations, periodic data-driven review meetings, federal government websites, and written reports. You will also assist with streamlining and/or automating data collection processes. Data and text will also be incorporated into an application that provides narratives explaining Department initiatives and accomplishments to the public. The analyst will provide administrative support necessary for office operations, such as actions required to replace equipment and supplies, schedule meetings, update Standard Operating Procedures, acquire new technology for the staff, track, and schedule work, and communicate with the Department’s Performance Community of Practice.

• Approximately 4 years of experience with business process improvement analysis, performance data analysis, knowledge management, as well as experience in a fast-paced environment that demands highly proactive, team-player behavior.
• Familiarity with conducting and supporting process improvement, program improvement, or similar management consulting engagements including defining the scope/workplan, developing the analytical methodologies, conducting data gathering and analyses, synthesizing findings, and developing and presenting recommendations to clients that will help an organization implement innovative, feasible strategies that result in increased efficiency and effectiveness, improved customer services, and/or achievement of other management objectives.
• Must have high level proficiency with the full Microsoft Office 365 Suite including SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel with the ability to use databases and business analytics software efficiently and effectively.
• Must have high level proficiency with Power Apps (Power BI, Power Automate/Power Flow).
• Must have experience and proficiency with SQL.
• Must have excellent business writing and communication skills.
• Prior consulting experience is a major plus.

• Bachelor's Degree

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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