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Business Analyst Operations Manager

Cherokee Federal

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Compensation
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Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Business Analyst – Operations Manager serves as a senior program analyst and PPBE subject matter expert in the Headquarters U.S. Army INSCOM CIO Office. The role leads resource planning, budget development, and execution for IM/IT programs under the MIP and NIP, coordinating with Army and national agencies. It requires an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship; a master’s degree and directly relevant experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PPBEPOMArmy IT ProgrammingAnalytical SkillsFinancial SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel Pivot TablesIC/DoD IT InitiativesGFEBSFederal Financial Management SystemsPerformance ManagementArmy/DoD Transformation InitiativesBudget Execution

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipBachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Business-Related Field10+ Years PPBE and POM ExperienceMaster's in Finance or Related Field6+ Years Directly Relevant ExperienceCherokee Federal Pre-Employment Qualifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen to qualify.

The Business Analyst – Operations Manager serves as a senior program analyst and subject matter expert in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) within the Headquarters U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Office. This role leads efforts in resource planning, budget development, and program execution for Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) programs under both the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) and National Intelligence Program (NIP).

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Business Analyst – Operations Manager : Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Business Analyst – Operations Manager Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead development of multi-year IM/IT intelligence programs and submit requirements into Program Objective Memorandum (POM)/IPBS builds.

  • Coordinate with HQDA, DAMI-IM, and DAMI-RI to justify and defend major IM/IT resource programs across Army, DIA, ODNI, and DoD.

  • Analyze and develop IM/IT budgets for mission support, operations, maintenance, travel, and personnel costs.

  • Monitor execution of spend plans, evaluate funding requests (OMA, OPA, UFR, OCO), and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

  • Serve as liaison to Army HQ, DIA, ODNI, and other national agencies on resource management issues.

  • Interpret new budgetary legislation and guidance and advise leadership on impacts to Army intelligence resources.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Business Analyst – Operations Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field.

  • 10+ years of PPBE and POM experience, preferably with Army IT programming.

  • Strong analytical and financial skills; attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Excel pivot tables required.

  • Master’s degree in finance or related field and 6+ years of directly relevant experience preferred.

  • Experience with IC/DoD IT initiatives, GFEBS, and federal financial management systems preferred.

  • Knowledge of performance management, Army/DoD transformation initiatives, and budget execution preferred.

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS , visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

  • Senior Program Analyst

  • Senior Budget Analyst

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  • Senior Cost Analyst

  • Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Keywords:

  • Budgeting

  • Financial Analysis

  • Program Management

  • Cost Control

  • Fiscal Planning

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,139 open Business Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$95–145K/yr214 salary ranges
  • US median$30–52/hr443 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 299 open Business Analyst jobs in Virginia and 5,139 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Business Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 4,095 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,274 of the 5,139 open Business Analyst jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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