Job description:
JIRACOR LLC is seeking a motivated transitioning service member to join our Orlando team as a Business Analyst through the DoW SkillBridge Program.This opportunity is designed to provide hands-on experience in the business operations of a growing defense contractor. The selected participant will work alongside JIRACOR Executive Management and functional teams supporting business operations, financial analysis, federal contracting, project management, market research, data analysis, process improvement, customer support, and strategic planning.This is not an observational internship. You will work on real business requirements, projects, reports, analyses, and initiatives that support JIRACOR's day-to-day operations and long-term growth.About JIRACORJIRACOR LLC is an Orlando-based defense contractor supporting U.S. Government customers through engineering, training systems integration, manufacturing, lifecycle logistics, program management, and professional services.Our team operates in a highly regulated and mission-focused environment where accurate information, disciplined processes, financial awareness, contract compliance, and effective decision-making are essential.The SkillBridge Business Analyst will gain exposure to multiple areas of the company and develop an understanding of how a defense contractor manages its operations from opportunity identification through contract execution and customer delivery.What You Will DoThe Business Analyst will support Executive Management and JIRACOR's business functions with activities that may include:Business & Data AnalysisCollect, organize, analyze, and interpret business and operational data.Develop Excel-based analyses, trackers, dashboards, and management reports.Identify trends, variances, risks, and potential areas for improvement.Transform business data into concise information that supports management decisions.Assist with development and monitoring of company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Analyze actual performance against business plans, budgets, schedules, and management objectives.Develop charts, summaries, and executive-level presentations.Perform ad hoc analysis requested by Executive Management.Financial & Contract Performance SupportAssist with tracking contract revenue, costs, funding, invoicing, and financial performance.Support analysis of contract budgets and expenditures.Assist with labor-hour and cost tracking.Analyze planned versus actual costs and identify significant variances.Support contract and task-order financial reporting.Assist with development of contract-level financial dashboards.Support forecasting of revenue, backlog, workload, and cash-flow requirements.Assist management with evaluating the financial impact of business decisions.Coordinate with accounting, contracts, program management, and other functional personnel to validate business data.Contracts & Federal Business OperationsReview contracts, task orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and other business documents.Assist with identifying contract deliverables, reporting requirements, milestones, and due dates.Develop and maintain contract trackers and action-item logs.Support tracking of contract modifications, funding actions, options, and periods of performance.Assist with contract compliance documentation and internal reviews.Research applicable federal contracting requirements and business processes.Gain practical exposure to IDIQ contracts, task orders, GSA schedules, subcontracting, and federal acquisition processes.Project & Program SupportAssist Program and Project Managers with schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and action items.Develop and maintain project trackers and management dashboards.Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and project schedule updates.Track project progress against established milestones.Assist with risk and issue tracking.Support preparation of internal and customer-facing status reports.Participate in project meetings and document decisions, action items, owners, and due dates.Follow up on outstanding actions and support management visibility into project status.Business Process ImprovementReview existing business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.Document current and future-state business processes.Develop process maps, workflows, checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.Identify repetitive or manual processes that may benefit from automation.Assist with standardizing company reporting and data collection.Support implementation of business tools and improved workflows.Assist with internal quality and process-improvement initiatives.Market & Business ResearchConduct research on government agencies, defense programs, industry trends, competitors, customers, and potential partners.Research federal opportunities using government and commercial information sources.Analyze historical contract information and government spending data.Monitor relevant RFIs, Sources Sought notices, solicitations, contract awards, and agency forecasts.Prepare concise research summaries and business intelligence reports for management.Assist with maintaining the company's business opportunity pipeline.Support preparation of company capability information and customer presentations.Reporting & Executive Management SupportPrepare recurring and ad hoc management reports.Assist with quarterly and annual business reviews.Develop PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials for Executive Management.Consolidate information from multiple departments into executive-level reports.Track organizational goals, initiatives, commitments, and action items.Conduct research and analysis to support strategic business decisions.Assist with preparation for customer, partner, banking, and other external business meetings.Maintain organized records supporting management decisions and business initiatives.CRM, SharePoint & Information ManagementMaintain accurate information within company CRM and internal databases.Maintain customer, partner, supplier, and business contact information.Assist with SharePoint organization and document control.Maintain proper file naming, document organization, and version control.Support development and maintenance of company business databases and trackers.Assist with improving data quality and consistency across business systems.Proposal & Business Growth SupportAssist with reviewing government requests for information and solicitations.Develop requirements and compliance matrices.Support preparation of business and technical information for proposals.Assist with proposal schedules, document organization, graphics, and supporting data.Research customers, competitors, incumbent contractors, and potential teaming partners.Support preparation of customer and partner capability briefings.Assist with industry day, conference, and customer meeting preparation.What You Will GainThis SkillBridge opportunity provides exposure to the full business lifecycle of a defense contractor, including:Business Analysis & Decision Support — Learn how organizations turn financial, contractual, operational, and market information into management decisions.Financial & Contract Analysis — Gain practical experience analyzing revenue, costs, labor, budgets, contract funding, and performance.Federal Contracting — Understand how federal contracts, IDIQs, task orders, solicitations, modifications, and deliverables are managed.Project Management — Develop experience with schedules, milestones, risks, deliverables, reporting, and project controls.Data Analytics & Reporting — Build dashboards, trackers, KPIs, reports, and executive-level presentations.Process Improvement — Learn how to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, document processes, and implement improvements.Strategic & Market Analysis — Research government customers, markets, competitors, contracts, and emerging business opportunities.Executive-Level Exposure — Work directly with company leadership and learn how business, financial, contractual, and operational information influences executive decisions.Who We Are Looking ForWe are interested in transitioning service members who have demonstrated analytical ability, accountability, initiative, and the ability to solve problems.Military experience in the following areas can translate particularly well to this position:OperationsLogisticsIntelligenceFinance or resource managementAcquisition or contractingProgram or project managementMaintenance managementSupply chainEngineeringTrainingCommunicationsAdministrationPlanningData analysisStaff operationsPrior defense-industry or federal business experience is not required.We value military experience involving planning, briefing leadership, analyzing information, tracking resources, managing programs, developing reports, coordinating organizations, solving problems, and executing against deadlines.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree completed or in progress, or equivalent combination of military education and relevant experience.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.Interest in business operations, finance, federal contracting, project management, data analytics, or the defense industry.Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not required:Microsoft SharePointMicrosoft Power BICustomer Relationship Management (CRM) systemsProject scheduling toolsSAM.govFPDS or federal spending dataGSA contract vehiclesDeltek GovWin IQFederal acquisition or contractingGovernment program managementProcess improvement methodologiesSkillBridge EligibilityApplicants must meet applicable DoW SkillBridge eligibility requirements and obtain authorization from their military chain of command before participation.SkillBridge participation is subject to Service member eligibility, command approval, and applicable DoW and Military Department requirements.Citizenship & Security RequirementsDue to the nature of JIRACOR's U.S. Government contracts, U.S. citizenship is required.Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the appropriate level when required by JIRACOR contracts or programs.An active DoD security clearance is a plus.Work LocationJIRACOR LLC – Orlando, FloridaThis is an on-site position and is not remote.The SkillBridge participant will work directly with JIRACOR Executive Management and collaborate with personnel supporting contracts, finance, accounting, program management, engineering, operations, quality, and business development.Why JIRACOR?Your military experience has already developed many of the skills businesses need: leadership, accountability, analytical thinking, planning, communication, resource management, adaptability, and mission execution.At JIRACOR, you will have the opportunity to translate those capabilities into practical business experience while learning how a defense contractor operates, competes, executes contracts, manages programs, and supports U.S. Government customers.Your military mission may be ending. Your next one is just beginning.Join JIRACOR and build the business skills and defense-industry experience that can help launch the next stage of your career.
