Impact Analyst

Help UDRI and the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office measure communicate and amplify the mission impact of sustainment initiatives that support Air Force readiness. We invite qualified applicants to apply for our Impact Analyst opening today!

The Impact Analyst works alongside the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) to identify measure and communicate the value outcomes and mission impact of RSO programs directly supporting the RSO Communications Plans goal of promoting understanding of the value and impact of RSO initiatives on Air Force readiness and sustainment. Embedded with the RSO team the Impact Analyst participates in day-to-day program meetings to understand ongoing work priorities and target audiences and works with RSO leadership to focus analysis on the most important messages and stakeholder needs. The position gathers compiles and validates the data and metrics that substantiate RSO messagingcollaborating with RSO program managers subject matter experts and UDRIs cost analysis and metrics teamand develops and maintains impact-tracking methods that measure outcomes and adoption over time. From these findings the Impact Analyst translates activities and results into clear evidence-based impact statements value narratives vignettes and success stories drafting accurate audience-ready content and partnering with the strategic communications team and content writer to finalize and polish it for publication consistent with the RSO Brand Guide and key messages. The position also develops and streamlines internal processes and standards for impact analysis measurement and reporting and may support additional UDRI customers and initiatives as -located with the customer at the Hangar 01 facility this is an outward communication-facing analytical role focused on framing mission value rather than producing cost models or system-of-record financial reporting. This position will travel between UDRI locations base and other mission locations to support communications work as needed.

Bachelors Degree in business analytics data analytics communications marketing economics or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis metrics/measurement or program analysis including translating results into written findings or reports
Demonstrated ability to identify analyze and interpret performance metrics and outcomes to determine value and mission impact
Demonstrated ability to independently translate quantitative and qualitative information into clear well-structured written draftsincluding impact statements value narratives vignettes and success storiesdeveloped to a near-final ready-to-edit stage
Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to produce accurate on-message content with minimal drafting support from others
Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software Word Excel PowerPoint
Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates must be a U.S. citizen.
Availability to travel between UDRI locations base and other mission locations to support communications work as needed.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

5 or more years of experience in analysis metrics or impact/outcome reporting
Demonstrated experience developing impact statements value narratives vignettes success stories/case studies or return-on-investment summaries
Demonstrated experience drafting communications products (e.g. articles briefings one-pagers reports) to a publication-ready or near-publication-ready standard
Experience establishing measurement/evaluation approaches or reporting processes and standards (e.g. KPIs dashboards or a recurring reporting cadence)
Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization or analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Excel dashboards)
Experience working with technical subject matter experts to gather and interpret program information
Working knowledge of US Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center and Air Logistics Complexes
Familiarity with US military offices and acronyms
Familiarity with strategic communications marketing or stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with SharePoint
Knowledge of UDRI and UDRI systems

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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