Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Performance Metrics Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense's (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.
In this key role you support ODASD (CN&SP) by developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will ensure leadership has access to actionable insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. You will integrate data-driven methodologies to align performance outcomes with national security objectives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design and implement performance measurement frameworks and indicators
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data across program portfolios
- Develop dashboards, reports, and performance summaries
- Assess alignment of initiatives with DoD strategic objectives
- Evaluate effectiveness of CD/CTOC/CTF programs
- Provide recommendations to improve program performance
- Analyze impact of new policies on program outcomes
- Support development of performance plans and evaluation criteria
- Advise leadership on performance management strategies
- Conduct return on investment (ROI) analyses
- Prepare executive-level briefings and reports
- Collaborate with stakeholders across DoD and interagency partners
- Participate in strategic planning and assessment activities
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
- Master's degree preferably data analytics, public policy, statistics, economics, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis or program evaluation
- Experience and knowledge of performance measurement frameworks and methodologies
- Prior experience supporting DoD or federal performance management initiatives
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex datasets
- Experience developing KPIs, metrics, and evaluation criteria
- Knowledge of national security strategies and program alignments
- Experience communicating program performance and metrics findings to senior leadership
- Experience conducting ROI and effectiveness assessments
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools