Research and Business Analysis​/Business Analyst III

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Research and Business Analysis Support/Business Analyst III to support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). This position will collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, and policy documents) to provide recommendations and inform decision-making processes related to defense acquisition and sustainment.

Responsibilities include:

• Interface with experts across the Intelligence Community, U.S. Government, and external organizations to expand understanding of critical issues relevant to Great Power Competition.
• Develop OSD staffing packages that include time-sensitive requirements for senior audiences to include the Secretary of Defense and National Security Council.
• Develop and coordinate staff packages to support of OUSD(I&S) requirements.
• Assist in the development and oversight of OUSD(I&S) manpower and resource documentation to include budget exhibits, spend plans, budget reports, budget execution documentation, position descriptions, memoranda of understanding/agreement, etc.
• Assessment of products and or procedures for compliance with Government standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and multi-tiered system application standards. Estimated quantity is 5 per week.
• Prepare milestone status reports and presentations for colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives. Estimated quantity is 2 per week.

• Collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, and policy documents) to inform decision-making processes related to defense acquisition and sustainment.
• Identify emerging technologies, systems, and operational trends that could impact acquisition strategies, lifecycle management, and defense capabilities.
• Conduct or support technical reviews, assessments, and evaluations of new and existing defense systems, technologies, and processes to determine their readiness, effectiveness, and applicability.
• Assist in developing policies and strategies that guide the acquisition, sustainment, and management of defense systems and capabilities.
• Provide input on defense programs and projects by conducting research into specific program requirements, potential risks, and technological feasibility.
• Support cost-effectiveness analyses, risk management strategies, and other assessments to ensure that defense programs are feasible and sustainable over time.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, white papers, and presentations that summarize research findings, technical evaluations, and policy recommendations for senior officials and stakeholders within OUSD(A&S) and across the DoD.
• Create and deliver presentations or briefings to senior leadership, stakeholders, and working groups to communicate research findings and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with other departments, including acquisition, logistics, and engineering teams, to ensure that research findings align with operational and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with external research organizations, defense contractors, universities, and other government agencies to exchange knowledge and develop new solutions to technical and policy challenges.
• Provide research-driven insights to help shape long‑term strategic plans for the acquisition and sustainment of defense systems.
• Assist in the development of budget proposals, resource allocation plans, and financial justifications for research, development, and sustainment projects.

• Must have at least ten (10) years of specialized experience in federal business analysis and/or strategic communications.
• Must have…