Operations Strategy & Modernization Analyst

Job description

**About the Organization** Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets. **About the Role** Redhorse is seeking a Senior Air Force Civil Engineer Operations Strategic Analyst to support the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection, Directorate of Civil Engineers (AF/A4C). In this role, you will bridge the gap between tactical base-level execution and Headquarters-level policy development. You will translate shop-floor reality—spanning electrical, HVAC/R, pavements, structures, utility systems, and work management—into actionable enterprise strategy, modernizing Air Force infrastructure governance, meeting statutory asset management requirements, and ensuring combat readiness across the Department of the Air Force. ### Key Responsibilities - **Strategic Implementation & Governance**: Support the execution of the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) by aligning enterprise modernization initiatives, tracking strategic milestones, assessing execution risks, and driving continuous improvement in Civil Engineer Operations governance. - **Executive Decision Support**: Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), implementation plans, performance metrics, and executive dashboards. Prepare concise, decision-ready briefings, talking points, and decision memos for General Officer and Senior Executive Service (GO/SES) leadership. - **Enterprise Stakeholder Coordination**: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Headquarters Air Force (HAF), AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, and installation-level Civil Engineer Squadrons (CES) to integrate enterprise priorities and resolve operational bottlenecks. - **Modernization & Process Improvement**: Drive strategic initiatives related to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) modernization, condition-based maintenance, infrastructure hardening and resilience, utility recovery planning, enterprise fuel-storage advocacy, and Airman-centric facility enhancements. - **Tactical-to-Strategic Alignment**: Analyze Operations Flight program areas—including work order planning/prioritization, asset management, material control, craft execution, and service contracts—to standardize business processes across the enterprise. - **Technology & Innovation Integration**: Research emerging technologies, automated diagnostics, predictive maintenance models, and commercial best practices to accelerate adoption and enhance installation readiness. ### Required Experience/Clearance - Active DoD Secret security clearance. - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. - 10+ years of experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) programs. - **Strategic Planning & Roadmapping**: Proven experience developing, tracking, and executing enterprise strategic implementation plans, strategic roadmaps, or Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). - **Civil Engineer Subject Matter Expertise**: In-depth operational knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) organization, Operations Flight craft shops/responsibilities, and installation-level civil engineering processes. - **Program Analysis & Communication**: Demonstrated experience conducting program analysis, developing strategic recommendations, and producing executive-level decision products. ### Desired Experience We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have all of the following experience: - Prior military or civilian experience as a separated/retired Air Force Civil Engineer Officer (32E), Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (3E-series), or civilian equivalent. - Direct staff experience supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF/A4C), AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOM civil engineer directorates, Joint Staff, or Combatant Commands. - Experience delivering decision-ready executive materials (white papers, slide decks, executive summaries) directly for GO/SES-level review. - Working knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), condition-based maintenance (CBM+), enterprise asset management frameworks, and the CE vehicle validation process. - Experience utilizing business analytics and executive dashboard tools to evaluate organizational performance and monitor enterprise health metrics. - Demonstrated ability to self-teach emerging technical concepts and build compelling business cases for technology adoption.