Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
We greatly appreciate your interest in the Senior Analyst - Project Manager position. Please note that at this time, we are currently recruiting for this position in response to a recently released Request for Information (RFI). Interviews will begin once the official Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued. Candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted as the process moves forward.
Those who apply at this stage will have preference over candidates who apply once the position is confirmed. We are actively reviewing the details and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.
About Valens Global
Valens Global provides analyses, strategies, and innovative solutions that anticipate and address critical threats to people, businesses, and governments. Our goal, simply put, is to empower clients with essential knowledge as they navigate complex security challenges rooted in a changing global society. We believe these twenty-first century challenges require analysts who are fiercely independent, forward thinking, and unafraid to challenge received wisdom. We foster an intellectually vibrant climate. We emphasize teamwork, transparency, meritocracy, accountability, and empowerment at junior levels. We are proud of our track record. Our products exceed our clients expectations and stand the test of time. At Valens, you would be part of a smart, talented, and confident team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and outlooks. We think Valens is a great place to work, and we think youll agree.
Valens is looking to hire a mission-orientedmanagerfor teams supportingclients in the national security space.As a vital partner,Valens servesa wide range of private and public sectorclients with strategic and operationaldeliverablesonavariety of complex issues.Managersdeliver high-quality, client-focused work during all phases of analytical production.Theydemonstratea strongcommand of analytical methods and substantive issues, deliver insightful products that require minimal editing, and generate innovative solutions to analytic challenges.Theyalsooverseethesuccessofthe projects and teams they manage.Through logistical and analytical oversight, theyskillfully balance risks and opportunities based on guidance from leadership, including financialobjectives, client and stakeholder relationships, analytical quality standards, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead an analytical unit such as a practice group or large project
- Oversee the performance and workflow of subordinates including analysts, experts, and other support personnel
- Monitor and assess project resources, risks, and opportunities related to financial objectives, client relationships, and analytical quality delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and clients
- Develop and employ advanced research methods and analytic tradecraft to deliver impactful and original insights on complex topics
- Produce sharply focused and well-framed written analytic products and oral briefings tailored to the unique interests and mission of the client
- Model high standards and attention to detail in every aspect of production, including administrative work
- Balance command and humility in front of clients and external partners to drive collaborative discussions
- Employ collaboration and draw on the skills and experience of other analysts to enhance product quality
- Review products to provide key insight and feedback that improves the product and helps fellow analysts develop their skills
- Serve as a resource for the analysis department in areas of specialty
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelors degree +4 years of work experience in the national security field
- Experience managing,leading, ormentoringteams
- Proventrack recordof consistently providing exceptional analytic work to clients
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
- Demonstratedorganizational skillsandsystems thinking capability
- Proventrack recordofmaintainingcommand of many details andlogisticsat once
- Eligibility for securityclearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working as an intelligence analyst within the U.S. government, special operations, or supporting U.S. government contracts.
- Experience supporting strategic level, all source predictive intelligence.
- Experienceapplyingnew technologiesto analytical and administrative workflow.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
Why Join Us:
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- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in strategic planning and coordination efforts that support national security and defense
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive setting
Candidates must complete the Predictive Index Assessments. Please click on this link to be redirected to the behavioral assessment, a free-choice, untimed test that helps us comprehend how you view your personal work ethic and how you view the workplace:Senior Analyst Project Manager Prospect