Management Analyst at MELE Associates, Inc – Washington, District of Columbia

MELE Associates, Inc. (MELE) is seeking a highly capable Management Analyst to provide front office support in a fast-paced, mission critical environment. This position supports the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Production Modernization and Materials Management (NA-19).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate responses to Congressional inquiries, taskers, and reporting requirements;
• Support preparation of briefings, talking points, and background materials for engagements with external stakeholders;
• Track and manage actions related to NA-19, intergovernmental, and public affairs activities;
• Assist in the review, interpretation, and implementation of NNSA and DOE directives;
• Support NA-19’s responses to U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Inspector General (IG) audits, including data calls, documentation collection, and corrective action tracking;
• Maintain awareness of evolving policy requirements and ensure alignment with NA-19 processes;

• Support FOIA response activities by gathering, organizing, and preparing responsive materials;
• Collaborate closely with NA-19 senior leaders, program managers, and technical experts to support cross cutting initiatives;

• Assist with workflow management, task tracking, and internal coordination across the NA-19 enterprise;
• Prepare high quality written products, including memos, summaries, reports, and decision materials;
• Strong interest in government affairs, national security, or federal program management;
• Prior experience working in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, at NNSA, or within another federal agency or department;
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities;
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, technical experts, and cross functional teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College Bachelor of Arts degree with major or specialization in related field;
• At least 3 years prior experience supporting congressional, non-government organization, or federal government programs;
• Excellent written and oral communication;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Prior experience with correspondence management;
• Knowledge of eDOCS;
• Customer service oriented;
• Hard worker that shows initiative;
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools and Adobe Acrobat;
• Outstanding team player able to work with a diverse group of people stationed in different geographic locations;
• Works well with short turnaround deadlines in fast paced office environment and is adaptable to changing priorities;
• Familiarity with NNSA Management and Operations (M&O) model;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting high visibility front office or executive level operations.
• Understanding of nuclear security enterprise missions, modernization programs, or federal oversight structures.
• Master’s degree in political science, communications, economics, history, or English.

LOCATION: This is a full-time onsite position in Washington, DC.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The salary range for this position is 130k-138k.

Benefits MELE Offers

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned (VOSB), minority-owned small business that has been empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security and intelligence, law enforcement and emergency management training, technical, analytical and program management support, facility management and engineering, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) defense and security, and IT/cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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