Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is looking to hire a Business Analyst Support Specialist who will provide research, analytical, data management, documentation, and customer support services to various offices within the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). This role supports program evaluation, administrative process improvement, financial data analysis, and reporting functions.

The position requires proficiency in the current Navy‑used Microsoft Office 365 suite and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with personnel across NSWC PCD. Must be a US Citizen able to pass a CUI customer background check.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess the effectiveness of line program operations and prepare written reports for Government review.
• Perform life‑cycle cost analyses for projects and deliver formal written findings.
• Evaluate potential automation solutions to enhance administrative or program operational efficiency and document recommendations.
• Analyze and develop program or administrative reporting systems, including system specifications, data collection methods, analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies.
• Draft program evaluation plans, procedures, and methodologies.
• Develop and assess administrative control systems designed to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation of assets.
• Review administrative audits and recommend corrective actions for Government approval.
• Generate and analyze reports from NERP and transfer data into Excel spreadsheets to support data calls.
• Assist Government personnel in drafting non‑proprietary informational white papers.
• Research internal and external inquiries related to non‑proprietary financial, personnel, or administrative procedures and prepare draft responses.
• Analyze non‑proprietary financial statistics from management information systems to produce periodic or ad hoc reports.
• Collect and compile data from management databases such as iNAVSEA, EDW, and NERP to support project documentation.
• Coordinate and interface with NSWC PCD Budget and Accounting Offices as required.
• Provide management support services, including maintaining data‑gathering methods to ensure funding transactions and procedures comply with Navy and Congressional requirements.
• Archive official records in accordance with SECNAV M‑5210.1 CH‑1 using the Navy’s prescribed records management system.

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to pass a customer CUI background check.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience performing analytical, administrative, or program support functions within a government or DoD environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with strong Excel data‑management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets, develop reports, and present findings clearly in written and oral formats.
• Familiarity with Navy or DoD financial and management information systems (e.g., NERP, iNAVSEA, EDW) is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government personnel and support cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of administrative control systems, audit review processes, and records management practices.

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