Job Title: Management Analyst Location: Washington, D.C. Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Black Bear Technology is seeking a Management Analyst to conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplifications and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. In addition, this role will receive direct government oversight, assignments, and direction from the assigned Government Office/Program Director, through an assigned team lead. Responsibilities: + Functions as a Management Analyst and expert on management systems techniques, processes, and technology that will optimize the Division’s operations + Analyzes administrative processes and/or Division programs + Assists key Government leaders with scheduling, organization, prioritizing, taking meeting minutes, and other administrative tasks + Develops organizational multi-functional procedures, oversees space management and development, records management digitization and control, and obtains any necessary clarifications and/or resolves discrepancies via email, telephone, and in person with the applicants, human resources personnel, and other agency representatives + Drafts instructional guidance or clarifications of existing procedures, subject to supervisory review, for human resources personnel responsible for the submission of requests for investigations and clearance actions + Provides technical assistance and guidance to operational staff during implementation through staff training, information distribution, and clarification in problem areas; writes instructions and guidelines; designs or revises forms, procedures, and manuals; monitors effectiveness; conducts follow-up appraisals of recommendations; and completes modifications as necessary + Coordinates travel arrangements, including preparation of documents in the official travel process + Prepares various recurring reports such as monthly, quarterly, cumulative semi-annual, and cumulative annual reports of use of travel services + Works with Unit Security Officer to ensure classified material security is stored and safeguarded in accordance with federal mandates and guidelines Requirements: + One (1) year of related specialty security experience, preferably within the Dept of State + Ability to analyze and evaluate investigative reports of a complex nature + Ability to deal effectively with individuals at various levels of the Department and other federal agencies + Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct studies and analyses of management functions or programs + Knowledge of substantive programs, goals, pertinent laws, and policies to analyze and assemble information + Knowledge of management and organizational techniques, systems, and procedures necessary to perform analytical studies + Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Education: + Bachelor’s degree; or associate degree and four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree; or eight (8) years of experience assisting or participating in planning and/or carrying out management improvement studies experience accepted in lieu of a degree Black Bear Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Black Bear Technology Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Black Bear Technology Solutions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Black Bear Technology Solutions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.