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Ascension LLC is seeking a Business Analyst / Strategic Analyst to provide high-impact analytical, data-driven, and strategic support to the Defense Health Agency Office of Small Business Programs (DHA OSBP). This role is critical to helping DHA OSBP operate as a more data-driven, performance-focused organization, supporting statutory small business goals and acquisition decision-making across the Military Health System.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of business analysis, data analytics, federal acquisition familiarity, and strategic communication skills, and is motivated by mission-focused work supporting federal healthcare and defense programs. This role is well-suited for professionals who excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, developing performance metrics, and supporting leadership decision-making in regulated federal environments.

This position plays a direct role in advancing DHA OSBP’s mission by supporting program execution, performance reporting, strategic planning initiatives, outreach analytics, and small business participation assessments.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Business Analyst / Strategic Analyst supports DHA OSBP by delivering analytical and program execution support that enables leadership to evaluate small business performance, monitor program outcomes, and inform strategic decisions. The role focuses on industrial base analysis, performance metrics development, data visualization, reporting, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical problem solver who can operate effectively in a dynamic federal environment, manage multiple priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision. The analyst is expected to anticipate information needs, synthesize data from multiple sources, and produce high-quality reports and briefings for senior government stakeholders.

Tools commonly used in this role include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 applications, as well as government-provided data systems and reporting tools.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze small business participation data, subcontracting achievements, and program performance metrics
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations to support leadership decision-making
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and semi-annual reports on small business achievements and program execution
• Monitor industry trends, acquisition activity, and external data sources relevant to small business programs
• Support evaluation of strategic planning initiatives and annual small business goal development
• Compile and synthesize data into executive-level briefings, presentations, and written summaries
• Coordinate with program staff to validate data accuracy and ensure reporting consistency
• Assist with outreach analytics, event assessments, and benefit evaluation metrics
• Maintain documentation, data repositories, and knowledge management artifacts
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to support continuous process improvement