Nakupuna Consulting is seeking to hire a Business Analyst to work as a member of the DARPA Information Technology Directorate (ITD) Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Tech Refresh project management team. A successful candidate will be responsive, have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), be a team player, promote consensus, embrace learning, and be a consummate problem solver. The Business Analyst will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have a positive can-do attitude, and be confident in analyzing processes and sharing suggestions for improvement. 

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Junior Business Analyst Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and managing the creation, documentation, and approval process for DARPA Visitor Access Requests, ensuring appropriate access to facilities. Coordinating with Nakupuna Security Team ensuring compliance with company security standards, helping to review and implement security policies and procedures
• Working directly with DARPA Security to ensure security requirements are submitted and confirmed prior to travel
• Supporting the Project Management Team and Lead Technician in establishing and maintaining all contract deliverables, ensuring they remain current and reflect the most recent project updates and processes
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of a project management plan, including the risk management plan and risk register
• Assisting in updating historical IT asset records and project management files
• Assisting in the establishment of a physical access plan for government facilities, including creating and managing Visitor Access Requests
• Collaborating on the escalation process to address any denials of access entry to government facilities
• Assisting in the preparation of fact-based deliverables for senior leaders such as project status updates, briefing slides, and staff packages
• Providing support in staff management activities, ensuring personnel proficiency and appropriate access to facilities
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of an integrated master schedule to track project progress against baseline plans
• Supporting the identification, analysis, and definition of hardware refresh assets
• Assisting in generating Stakeholder Requests for Information and equipment cost quotes
• Supporting the Government in IT hardware or software asset procurement activities, ensuring security and authenticity
• Assisting in providing inventory and asset management support across different network areas of responsibility
• Collaborating in creating and updating asset inventory reports and network architecture diagrams.Strong interpersonal skills, adept with strategic planning and management, self-starter, exceptional written and oral communication, strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, proficient at multi-tasking, and effective organizational skills. Adept at operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and often multi-directional work environments

Education and Experience: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as well as a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.  The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree or comparative years of professional experience in project management, or a similar field. 

The following are desired: 

• Expert proficiency and in-depth experience using Microsoft Project.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications; primarily Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Project Management principles associated with Network Engineering, Information Technology and Agile Project Management.

Clearance Requirements: Applicant must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 

Travel Requirements: Travel for this position is minimal, however the ability and willingness to travel to Government Installations as required is preferred. The place of performance can consist of 347 sites across 39 CONUS states plus one OCONUS state (Hawaii). 

Work Location: Work is performed in a hybrid support manner at the Nakupuna Offices in Arlington VA, DARPA HQ at Founders Square in Arlington VA, as well as DARPA research facility in Oakton, VA.  Core work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, arriving no earlier than 6:30 AM and departing no later than 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, carry, reach, kneel, crouch, bend and climb a step stool/ladder