Company DescriptionGovini builds software that accelerates the Defense Acquisition Process. The Ark, Govini's flagship product, combines commercial data and artificial intelligence into applications that solve challenges across the entire spectrum of Defense Acquisition, including Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization. With the Ark, the Acquisition community eliminates slow, manual processes and gains the ability to rapidly imagine, produce, and field critical warfighting capabilities. The Ark transforms Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage. Govini has offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Job DescriptionWe are seeking highly motivated Senior Business Analysts to perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on problems of importance to U.S. national security. These problems include, for example, assessing risk within the Defense Industrial Base, isolating inefficiencies in business operations, and quantifying how investments drive performance outcomes and align with strategic aims. Senior Business Analysts are responsible for communicating data-driven insights to executives in the national security community using data visualization, written papers, and briefings. Senior Business Analysts will work collaboratively with Engagement Managers to structure analysis and oversee the work of Business Analysts and Data Analysts in order to provide actionable data-driven solutions.In order to do this job well, you must be analytical, curious, and driven to make an impact. Senior Business Analysts at Govini have a firm understanding of how to use data to solve complex problems related to national security acquisition, innovation, and supply chain risk assessments. You have a business mindset and understand defense acquisition processes and the importance of effective and efficient program management. You have a professional acumen that allows you to lead conversations with top DoD and government agency officials. You know how to structure analysis to answer hard problems, and you know how to engage in constructive dialogue to find the best path forward.This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Arlington, VA. This role may require up to 25% travelScope of ResponsibilitiesWork with national security professionals to answer their critical business questionsManage collaborative cross-functional teams of analysts to deliver high-quality analysis and drive improvements to Govini's product offeringsTranslate qualitative and quantitative analysis to objective and accurate views of business operations, producing valuable insights for customers and recommendations to improve performancePresent data-driven findings in a concise and compelling manner to executives and government officialsDemonstrate subject matter expertise in key knowledge areas such as OSINT investigative analysis, Supply Chain Risk Management including IT-related SCRM (ICT SCRM), industrial base, manufacturing, & production areas, technology scouting and technology application, defense acquisitions and program management, government procurement, supplier assurance, federal contracting, and/or Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE)QualificationsU.S. Citizenship is requiredRequired Skills:Master's in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, or other relevant fields, or 5+ years of equivalent experienceStrong business acumen, excellent professional demeanor with a willingness to work outside of your comfort zone in a fast-paced environment without hesitationDemonstrated ability to breakdown complex business problems into relevant data-driven performance metricsExcellent oral and written communication skills, experience presenting complex analysis to non-technical stakeholders and extracting the 'so-what' from the dataReferenceable history of exceptional performance in conducting high-quality analysisAbility to manage multiple work-streams and projects, learn quickly, and work independently with little supervisionDesired Skills:Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorshipExperience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environmentFamiliarity with Python or R and familiarity with SQLWe firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we're eager to hear from you.Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.