Resource Operations Analyst Assistant

Job Title: Resource Operations Analyst AssistantJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *
The Opportunity:

Are you ready to help transform financial auditability and global transportation logistics at scale? We are seeking a highly capable Program Resource Operations Analyst to support a mission-critical USTRANSCOM program implementing a next-generation system that enhances financial transparency and supply chain performance. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of workforce strategy, program operations, and compliance—serving as a trusted partner to program leadership. You will apply analytical thinking, sound judgment, and operational expertise to drive workforce planning, streamline onboarding processes, and ensure program readiness in a dynamic Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-visibility program while exercising autonomy, ownership, and professional discretion in how work is executed.
Responsibilities:
- Resource Management & Workforce Strategy

- Serve as a strategic partner to the Resource Manager and PMO leadership to plan, forecast, and optimize workforce allocation across program priorities.

- Analyze staffing trends, workforce gaps, and labor category alignment to inform resource planning decisions and program execution strategy.

- Maintain and continuously improve workforce tracking tools, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

- Provide recommendations to leadership regarding staffing models, workforce risks, and optimization opportunities.

- Coach and guide hiring managers on proper JR creation, interview techniques, and hiring processes.

Onboarding Strategy & Execution:
- Lead end-to-end onboarding coordination, exercising independent judgment to ensure readiness of personnel, systems, and tools prior to start date.

- Proactively identify onboarding risks or delays and implement corrective actions to ensure seamless Day One experiences.

- Establish and refine onboarding processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance across the program.

Recruiting & Talent Alignment
- Evaluate candidate submissions against program requirements, applying professional judgment to assess alignment with labor categories, skills, and program needs.

- Partner with recruiting and hiring managers to facilitate candidate selection decisions, providing insights and recommendations where appropriate.

- Drive interview coordination while ensuring an efficient and professional candidate experience.

- Compliance, Risk & Documentation Oversight

- Ensure workforce onboarding and documentation processes comply with federal, DoD, and program-specific requirements, exercising discretion in handling sensitive information.

- Review and validate employment documentation for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies independently.

- Monitor and track security clearance status and onboarding compliance, escalating risks and recommending mitigation strategies to leadership.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement:
- Communicate and act as a primary liaison between internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners to align workforce operations with program objectives.

- Coordinate onboarding and access for partner personnel while ensuring adherence to program standards and timelines.

- Influence and guide stakeholders to maintain alignment with workforce processes and expectations.

Workforce Analytics & Reporting:
- Develop and maintain workforce dashboards, reports, and metrics to support data-driven decision-making by program leadership.

- Analyze workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present findings with actionable recommendations.

- Ensure accuracy and integrity of workforce data acro