Overview: The Program Analyst is responsible for resource allocation; technical and management oversight; high-level technical expertise; and participation in briefings and meetings. Frequently provides subject matter or functional area expertise in performing technical tasks.
Primary Responsibilities: - Provides expert advice and guidance to officials on program planning, budgeting, programming, and contract management activities
- Develops, recommends, and provides interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures
- Identifies overall operational efficiencies, risks and achievements and provides analysis on means to reduce risks and improve resource utilization to optimize operations
- Plans, organizes, and evaluates contract actions
- Provides expert assistance, advice, and guidance in all aspects of the program planning and contracting processes
- Provides expert financial and budgetary support
- Develops Out-Year financial plans and budget estimates for supplemental programs
- Drafts program plans and performance reports
- Establishes and maintains liaison and serves as the focal point for the coordination and communication with appropriate offices, overseas posts, and U.S. government agencies.
- Drafts Acquisition Plans for new contract requirements to include writing (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and all other technical requirements for contracts with total value under $100,000,000
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Education and/or Experience: - High School diploma
- Associate's degree preferred
- Five (5 ) years' experience serving as an analyst in planning, developing, coordinating, and conducting analyses for overall operational efficiencies/inefficiencies, program-related trends, effectiveness in achieving planned goals, objectives, and milestones, and effective budgetary/resource utilization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Federal contracting and budgeting
- Experience identifying complex cross cutting areas of program requirements and needs in order to address significant organizational concerns
- Experience providing expert advice and preparing and presenting controversial reports on program status to senior management officials
- Experience applying various laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources
- Experience conducting detailed analyses of functions and work processes; and presenting recommendations for improvements and corrective actions
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None
Security Clearance: - Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Physical Demands: The physical demands that will be required inside the workplace and for the position. Must lift, will sit, answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc.
Travel: None
Work Environment: Office environment