Senior Business Operations Analyst

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Department Summary: The Center for Integrated Transportation (CIT) within the MITRE Corporation is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Business Operations Analyst to join the CIT Program Management Office (P261) located in McLean, VA. CIT runs the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD) federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) and executes a diverse work program supporting the FAA and other customers. Our department is focused on providing program management support to the CAASD FFRDC and the divisions within CIT. The department works closely with other organizations across MITRE to ensure the CIT work program is executed effectively and efficiently. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team who is excited to take on new challenges, proactively solve problems, learn new things, and embrace a culture of speed, adaptability, risk-taking, collaboration, and grace and respect. Roles & Responsibilities: Work closely with the P261 Senior Manager to address known and emerging operational needs of the Center through the following duties: Manage and execute processes for semi-monthly FAA invoice submissions. Coordinate with Program Finance, CIT Division operations staff, and Accounts Receivable on validating invoice backup detail information (ODCs and Travel Expenses) and conduct outreach to PLs and staff as necessary. Establish and manage processes for management of government property purchased under the CAASD contract. Coordinate with MITRE Property organization on ensuring that all direct project property is accounted for and represented accurately on reports for submission to the FAA quarterly and as needed. Lead efforts to develop materials for CIT Project Leader and CIT staff training & education. Collaborate with P261 Senior Manager and CIT Outreach & Engagement Manager on orchestrating and executing periodic meetings with and communications to the CIT Project Leader community on topics of interest Lead the development, distribution, follow-up, status tracking, and reporting of completion of annual FAA security training courses for MITRE staff and subcontractors with FAA suitability. Assist in identifying opportunities to achieve CAASD small business contracting goals. Collaborate with business partner organizations (Finance, Contracts) on engagement with CIT Department Managers, Outcome Leaders, and Project Leaders to raise awareness of goals and implement methods to improve and measure CIT’s performance against those goals. Lead material development of operational topics and facilitating biweekly Integration and Operations (I&O) meetings with CIT Department Managers and Outcome Leaders Lead organization, planning, and facilitation of Quarterly Product Review Board in-person meetings with FAA PMO and senior stakeholders. Establish presentation templates, coordinate acro