Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven Senior Business Analyst to support the Armed Services Blood Program Division within the Defense Health Agency.

This role is critical to advancing data-informed decision-making across the military blood program enterprise. The selected professional will analyze operational, financial, and performance data to support strategic planning, blood supply comparability assessments, program performance reporting, and business transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined, analytical thinker who thrives in structured federal environments and understands how to translate complex datasets into executive-level insights that influence operational decisions. This role is well-suited for professionals with DoD experience who bring strong business acumen, analytical depth, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations in high-visibility settings.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Business Analyst provides direct analytical and business management support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) in Falls Church, Virginia. The ASBPD is responsible for ensuring a safe, sufficient, and globally responsive blood supply in support of military medical operations.

In support of the ASBPD Program Office, the Senior Business Analyst analyzes operational, performance, financial, and blood program data to inform leadership decision-making, improve donor outreach effectiveness, support blood product comparability assessments, and advance enterprise business transformation initiatives.

This role directly supports ASBPD leadership by:

• Interpreting complex operational and supply chain data related to military blood operations
• Identifying trends, risks, and performance gaps affecting blood readiness
• Supporting analysis of blood product comparability and alternative sourcing assessments
• Assisting with return on investment calculations for process improvement initiatives
• Preparing executive-level briefings and analytical reports for DHA stakeholders
• Supporting continuous improvement and strategic planning efforts within the ASBPD

The ideal candidate understands how to operate within a structured DoD healthcare environment and can translate complex quantitative findings into actionable recommendations for senior military and civilian leadership.

This position requires strong proficiency in business intelligence platforms, financial analysis techniques, process modeling tools, and dashboard development applications to enable the ASBPD Program Office to fulfill its mission of maintaining operational blood readiness across the Armed Services.

Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities

The Senior Business Analyst will:

• Analyze operational and performance datasets to identify trends and patterns
• Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and data visualizations
• Conduct variance analysis and root cause assessments
• Support blood product comparability analysis activities
• Develop ROI models to evaluate program improvement initiatives
• Document current and future state business processes
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather requirements
• Coordinate with military and civilian personnel across functional areas
• Develop dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Ensure compliance with DHA data governance and reporting standards
• Maintain documentation aligned with federal records management policies