Program Analyst II

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree but Bachelor's degree preferred

• Ten (10+) 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