Ascension is seeking a Senior Management Analyst (CG Yard Business Analyst) to support the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Business Operations Division (BOD). This role is critical to advancing workforce planning, Quality Management System (QMS) compliance, and enterprise-level process improvement initiatives that directly impact Coast Guard Yard operations and fleet readiness.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented business analyst with deep experience in workforce analytics, ISO/QMS documentation, and process optimization within complex federal or industrial environments. This individual will play a key role in aligning operational processes, improving documentation quality, and supporting mission-critical initiatives that ensure affordable readiness and continuous improvement across the Coast Guard surface fleet .

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Management Analyst will provide expert-level business analysis, workforce planning, and quality management support to the Coast Guard Yard. This role requires a professional who can operate independently, engage cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality documentation and analytical outputs that support ISO certification, workforce optimization, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A self-driven, analytical thinker capable of working in ambiguous environments
• Skilled in anticipating operational challenges and developing structured solutions
• Experienced in QMS frameworks (ISO 9001:2015), workforce modeling, and business case analysis
• Comfortable supporting executive-level stakeholders and working groups

This role supports key mission needs including:

• Workforce sizing and planning for production operations
• QMS documentation and certification support
• Business process standardization and improvement
• Strategic initiatives and command-level decision support

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead workforce planning studies, including parametric analysis of staffing levels and production capacity
• Develop workforce models to determine threshold and objective staffing requirements
• Design and update training plans supporting workforce readiness initiatives
• Support ISO 9001:2015 QMS documentation, including Desk Guides and Process Guides
• Review and improve existing business processes to enhance consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Industrial, Finance, Engineering, QA) to align documentation and operations
• Develop business case analyses to support leadership decision-making
• Facilitate working groups and executive-level meetings (e.g., CPIF initiatives)
• Prepare reports, briefings, and analytical products for senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with Coast Guard policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Track and support strategic initiatives across SFLC and CG Yard operations