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OFS is seeking a highly professional, team-oriented Management Analyst to support critical data analysis, reporting, and information management in a high-visibility Department of State environment. This position requires exceptional business acumen, discretion, and the ability to identify meaningful trends, patterns, and data anomalies that support executive decision-making. The successful candidate will transform complex data into clear, accurate, and actionable dashboards, reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy. ### **Management Analyst** Key Responsibilities The Management Analyst will support the collection, analysis, reporting, visualization, and management of adoption-related data and information to improve operational effectiveness and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include: - Coordinate the collection, receipt, validation, and recordkeeping of monthly application registration data submitted by Accrediting Entities (AEs). - Analyze monthly application registration data by country to identify trends, anomalies, areas for improvement, and actionable recommendations. - Prepare monthly reports, summaries, and readouts for government leadership and maintain supporting documentation in OneNote. - Maintain and update the Adoption Tracking System (ATS) by entering monthly, semi-annual, and annual data while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all records. - Perform data reconciliation activities, eliminate duplicate or alternate naming conventions, and maintain consistent data standards across systems. - Monitor Adoption Service Provider (ASP) accreditation status changes and coordinate timely updates with Accrediting Entities. - Support primary provider change requests and respond to inquiries regarding ATS from Accrediting Entities, Adoption Service Providers, and government personnel. - Generate country-specific and provider-specific reports to support leadership briefings, travel planning, meetings, and operational analysis. - Utilize the Consular Launchpad for Enterprise Analytics and Reporting (CLEAR) Adoption Dashboard to fulfill data requests and validate reporting accuracy. - Review dashboards and reports for inconsistencies, document discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate stakeholders. - Download, manipulate, and analyze data to support ad hoc reporting requirements and leadership requests. - Compile, analyze, and prepare statistical data for the Annual Report to Congress, including narrative explanations, historical comparisons, trend analysis, and anomaly identification. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timely clearance of annual reporting requirements. - Prepare statistical information for publication on government websites and provide data updates to international stakeholders as required. - Develop meaningful data visualizations, dashboards, charts, and graphics to communicate operational metrics and performance indicators. - Create visual reporting products using complaint registry data, accreditation information, and monthly and semi-annual reporting data. - Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, reports, and documentation utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications. - Maintain organized documentation, knowledge management resources, and reporting materials within OneNote and SharePoint to support continuity of operations. - Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, workflow efficiencies, and data quality while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. - Collaborate effectively with government personnel and cross-functional teams while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional customer se…