Business Analyst / Management Analyst 2026P-0403
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Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and mission-driven Business Analyst / Management Analyst to support federal clients in transforming complex operational environments into clear, actionable, and data-informed decision frameworks.
This role is critical to the success of federal program execution efforts, where the analyst will serve as a bridge between mission stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in dynamic government environments, translating ambiguous requirements into structured analysis, and supporting decision-making across program, policy, and operational domains.
This position is best suited for professionals with strong experience in federal consulting, business process analysis, requirements development, and performance reporting.
Summary of Contractor Role
The Business Analyst / Management Analyst provides end-to-end analytical and advisory support across federal programs, including requirements gathering, process documentation, operational analysis, and executive-level reporting.
The role supports mission-critical activities such as program evaluation, workflow optimization, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement. The analyst will work closely with government stakeholders to identify business challenges, document current-state and future-state processes, and recommend data-driven improvements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, structured in their thinking, and capable of operating in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments with minimal supervision. They must be skilled in synthesizing large volumes of information into clear narratives, dashboards, and decision-support materials.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Conduct business and operational analysis to support federal program objectives
- Gather, document, and validate requirements from stakeholders
- Develop process maps, workflows, and business process documentation
- Analyze program data, performance metrics, and operational trends
- Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and decision-support materials
- Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvement opportunities
- Support development of KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking tools
- Assist in strategic planning, policy analysis, and program evaluations
- Maintain documentation repositories and ensure version control compliance
- Translate technical and operational findings into clear business narratives
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Management Consulting |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Policy, or related field. | Ability to work independently in fast-paced consulting environments. | Strong written and verbal communication skills. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 4+ years of experience in business analysis, program analysis, or federal consulting support. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint required). |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience with federal acquisition lifecycle support or program management offices (PMO). | Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project environments. | Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools. | Knowledge of business process reengineering (BPR) or Lean methodologies. | Experience supporting DHS, DOE, DoD, or similar federal agencies. | Certifications such as CBAP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma (not required but preferred). | Experience supporting SharePoint or knowledge management systems. | Background in data-driven decision support or performance management frameworks. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENT | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (or agency-specific suitability determination). | U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on contract assignment. | Must pass government background investigation where applicable. |