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Forge is a global solutions provider. We are a proud, certified woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (WOSB, SDVOSB) ignited to redefine the traditional GovCon mold, deliver innovations, and elevate collective impact. We are known as international problem fixers who only pursue work where we can truly make a difference. We are deeply integrated members of trusted client communities, energized and honored to be partners in questioning and solving human challenges across the world.

Forge strikes a precise balance between empowering autonomy and emphasizing the necessity of being part of a connected network of people and initiatives. It's led to a new echelon of collective excellence- one that continues to lead to monumental growth - and built a dream team of top-tier, collaborative, 'get-it-done' experts.

Our culture is everything. People come first. Our culture is built around a diverse group of employees empowered to think in different directions, a leadership team that trusts employees to lean in to unique greatness, and an operations team that deploys programs to support employee well-being and growth - both personally and professionally. We treat Forge like a co-op in which the input of staff drives corporate action.

With a 93% retention rate, it's evident that once we hire great people, we keep them. We're rated #2 Best Medium Business in all of Virginia, and we are a multi-year, multi-award winner of the Fortune® Magazine Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Best Medium Workplaces™, and Best Workplaces for Parents™.  Based on employee feedback and independent analysis, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ six years in a row. In addition to recognition for top workplace culture, our growth ranked us on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. Magazine 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and J.P. Morgan Chase named us one of 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies nationally. But most importantly, we're proud to be a company that puts people first.

The future of Forge is exciting and evolving - as capability and community remain the battle rhythm sustaining transformative success. We're searching for those who want to work hard, play hard, give back, and enjoy life. If this resonates with you, then come make a difference at Forge.

Requirement: Journeyman Business Analyst

Job Description: The candidate will support CISA International in the analysis, coordination, and improvement of business processes that enable the Agency's international engagement mission. This position will analyze program information, workflows, stakeholder data, reporting requirements, and operational processes to help CISA International execute priorities efficiently and effectively. The Business Analyst will develop reports and data visualizations, maintain program and stakeholder information, support international engagements, and provide recommendations for improving processes and information management. The position requires close coordination with CISA leadership, international affairs advisors, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but aren't limited to):

Analyze CISA International business processes, workflows, and program activities and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and other analytical products to support leadership decision-making.
Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain international engagement, stakeholder, and program information across CISA systems and databases.
Track engagements, taskings, clearances, action items, deadlines, and other program requirements to support timely execution.
Conduct research and analysis of international and domestic policy, economic, security, and programmatic developments.
Support development of briefing materials, issue papers, reports, decision memoranda, presentations, readouts, and other executive-level products.
Coordinate with CISA components, DHS, other U.S. Government agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, industry, academia, and other stakeholders.
Support bilateral and multilateral engagements, working groups, cooperative projects, capacity-building initiatives, exercises, and training activities.
Identify opportunities to streamline SOPs, records management, stakeholder management, reporting, and other CISA International processes.
Support domestic and international engagements, including planning, logistics, documentation, reporting, and post-engagement follow-up.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

We are looking for candidates with experience in business analysis, program analysis, management consulting, international affairs, or federal mission support. Successful candidates will have strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate processes, organize complex information, develop meaningful reports and visualizations, and recommend practical improvements. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable interacting with senior government personnel and diverse domestic and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate can operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

US Citizen
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, Management, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Professional experience performing business analysis, program analysis, management analysis, or comparable mission-support functions.
Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes, workflows, program information, or operational requirements and recommend improvements. Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Experience developing reports, presentations, dashboards, data visualizations, briefing materials, or other decision-support products.
Ability to organize and analyze information from multiple sources and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and occasionally support activities outside normal business hours.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

Prior experience supporting DHS, CISA, Department of State, DoD, or another federal national security or foreign affairs organization.
Experience supporting international affairs, foreign policy, international engagement, or national security programs.
Experience developing dashboards, interactive reports, metrics, data visualizations, or management reporting tools.
Experience with process mapping, requirements analysis, workflow improvement, records management, or business-process improvement.
Experience supporting senior government leadership through executive-level reports, briefings, presentations, or decision-support products.
Experience working with stakeholder relationship management systems, databases, or other program-management tools.
Experience coordinating across federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, or other complex stakeholder environments.
Familiarity with cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and resilience, emergency communications, or related CISA mission areas.

Job: Full-time

Location: Arlington, VA

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 per year

Assigned Forge Job Title: Project Specialist

Essential Duties:

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Benefits:

Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.

The Forge total compensation model is based on a "choose-your-own-adventure approach," allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical

Forge Group, LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.

Forge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity [and/or] Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or military or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.