Management Analyst (Business Operations)-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Management Analyst (Business Operations)-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $80,900.00 - $114,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Position Background

The Battlespace Division is a government organization comprised of four branches that are dedicated to providing enterprise level modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in support of warfighter training; test and evaluation (T&E); data analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The tools include the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), the Global Reusable Interface Domain (GRID), the Weapons Server Common Environment (WSCE), the Simulation Control Executive (SCE), the Simulation Debrief Tool (SDT), and the Analysis and Reporting Tool (ART). The Battlespace Division designs, develops, documents and deploys these tools. The Battlespace Division also delivers these products as an integrated suite of tools called Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB); the battlespace for JSE.

A typical day as a Management Analyst (Business Operations)-Journeyman may include:

• Supports the Battlespace Division Business Operations team
• Reviews emails and onboarding requests
• Works with Program Managers and Branch Heads to identify new personnel joining the team through a JIRA dashboard
• Coordinates with FSOs, IT, Bus Ops and supervisors to ensure smooth onboarding
• Provides administrative and management support to leadership and personnel (scheduling assistance, task trackers, data organization, division notes, leave calendar, supply orders, Fusion page updates, organizational/seating charts, etc.)
• Provides travel coordination and assistance for individuals and groups using DTS for authorizations and vouchers
• Applies JTR guidance, assists travelers on TDY and attends TAC meetings
• Assists the division head with data calls, purchases, fusion updates and meeting support
• Provides interview coordination and calendar updates for Branch Heads
• Maintains and develops onboarding documents, desk guides, spreadsheets, MIS updates, email distribution lists and security brief records
• Attends weekly division meetings to provide tasking status

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, scientific or business discipline OR Associate’s Degree with 4 years of additional work experience (7 years total) OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 6 years of additional work experience (9 years total)
• Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3 years of professional experience
• The ability to work with a team
• The ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams
• Familiarity with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, Word, Teams and PowerPoint
• Strong communication, attention to detail and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and document retention skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Defense Travel System
• Experience providing customer service for multiple personnel with differing personalities
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience using BASICS and DISS to support visit requests
• Experience with Infrastructure Business Operations Support (IBONS)
• Experience providing administrative support functions and conducting day to day business operations
• Experience supporting onboarding processes
• Experience conducting meeting and event coordination (planning, logistics, follow up etc.)
• Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and event activities while meeting deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to support business operations

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWAS

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment And Working Conditions

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Our Excellent Benefits And Perks

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.