Business Analyst

Culmen is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to support a DOD Space Force program located on a customer site in Washington, DC.

The Business Analyst supports U.S. Space Force programs by providing acquisition, financial, analytical, and operational support across highly technical and mission‑critical environments. This role bridges data analysis, program management, and mission support to ensure efficient decision‑making for Space Force stakeholders.

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to analyze cost, schedule, and performance data, even in non‑EVM environments.
• Review and assess acquisition strategies, RFPs, and CDRLs for compliance with DoD and Space Systems Command (SSC) standards, including SSCI 63‑107.
• Evaluate contractor deliverables such as CPRs, IMS, PMRs, CFSRs for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, forecasting, cost/schedule trend analysis, and schedule health assessments (GAO or DCMA 14‑point).
• Prepare inputs for acquisition reports, including SARs, DAES, MARs, PMRs.
• Develop and present analysis using Power BI or other visualization tools to inform leadership and improve decision‑making.
• Identify program risks and impacts to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Support program documentation, requirements development, and decision‑support tools tailored to Space Force acquisition environments.
• Analyze operational data to support mission readiness, planning, and operational assessments.
• Collaborate with functional teams, engineers, financial analysts, and government personnel across SSC and DoD organizations.

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field).
• Strong background in DoD acquisition, program analysis, or financial management.
• Experience with EVM concepts, schedule analysis, cost analysis, or program controls.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Excel, data visualization dashboards.
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical, financial, and operational data.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in delivering risk, cost, and performance insights.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.

• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or other military programs.
• Familiarity with GAO Scheduling Assessment Guide, DCMA metrics, or SSC‑specific acquisition requirements.
• Experience reviewing acquisition documentation and contractor cost/schedule deliverables.
• Understanding of space system development, launch operations, or satellite programs.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,

  and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners) 
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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