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BigBear.ai · 11 hours ago

Senior Lead Strategic Management Consultant

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BigBear.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 Required

U.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

TS/SCI clearanceDepartment of Defense expertisePPBE process experienceData analysis skillsExcel proficiencyStrategic planningPerformance managementEnvironmental assessments

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.

Founded in 2020

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.bigbear.ai

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$225M

2023-01-17Post Ipo Equity· $25M

2021-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $200M

2021-12-08IPO

Leadership Team

Sean Ricker

Chief Financial Officer

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