Workforce Analytics & Planning Analyst

IBSS

Job Title: Workforce Analytics & Planning Analyst

Location: Silver Spring, MD - Hybrid

Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible

Hourly Range: Part Time Work $48 - $52/ hour

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

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IBSS Corp. is seeking a Workforce Analytics & Strategic Planning Analyst to support the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Office of the Assistant Administrator (OAA) under the Program Management Support Services contract.

This position provides analytical and workforce planning support to the National Weather Service Headquarters (NWS HQ), focusing on workforce modeling, data analysis, organizational assessment, and strategic workforce planning. The role supports leadership in understanding workforce trends, capacity needs, skill gaps, and organizational structure to improve mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.

The Workforce Analytics & Strategic Planning Analyst will collaborate with Government leadership, HR stakeholders, program offices, and data teams to deliver actionable insights that support workforce optimization and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Data Collection & Analysis

Collect, validate, and analyze workforce data from HR and financial systems and organizational datasets.
Standardize workforce metrics, definitions, and reporting structures.
Perform data quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of workforce information.

Workforce Planning & Forecasting

Analyze current workforce composition including staffing levels, skills, FTEs, and organizational distribution.
Conduct trend analysis on workforce metrics such as attrition, hiring, retirements, and internal mobility.
Develop workforce demand and supply forecasts aligned with operational and strategic goals.
Identify workforce gaps in skills, capacity, and structure.

Strategic Workforce Support

Support leadership in workforce planning and organizational design efforts.
Develop scenario-based workforce models to assess the impact of organizational or mission changes.
Provide data-driven recommendations for recruitment, retention, and succession planning strategies.

Reporting & Visualization

Develop and maintain workforce dashboards, reports, and performance analytics products.
Create clear visualizations to communicate workforce insights to leadership.
Produce recurring and ad-hoc reports for executive decision-making.

Process Improvement & Documentation

Identify opportunities to improve workforce data processes, reporting methods, and analytics workflows.
Develop and maintain SOPs for workforce analytics and reporting functions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for workforce planning tools and methodologies.
Ensure compliance with privacy and personnel data handling requirements (PII).

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Public Administration, Human Resources, Economics, or related field.
Experience: 4-8 years of experience in the related area.
Experience in workforce analytics, HR analytics, workforce planning, or program/data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Experience working with large datasets and reporting/visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting the Federal Government workforce or HR analytics functions.
Familiarity with Federal workforce systems and reporting structures.
Experience with statistical analysis or predictive workforce modeling.
Experience supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
Experience with SharePoint, SQL, or similar data tools.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at ***email_hidden***.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at [email protected]