Program Analyst - Interagency Agreements (Supporting Noaa)

Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a Program Analyst/Interagency Agreements Lead in Silver Spring, MD. This is a hybrid position that requires at least 1 day per week in the client's Silver Spring office (accessible via the Red Line).

DNC and its sister companies bring a history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. We provide these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets. People are our strength and quality solutions and services are our brand.

The candidate will join an existing government and contractor team and provide support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) organization. NOAA/NESDIS provides secure and timely access to global environmental data and information from satellites and other sources to promote and protect the Nation's security, environment, economy, and quality of life.

The NESDIS Budget Integration Branch provides coordination and support for the NESDIS Office of the Chief Financial Officer and the NESDIS program offices, data centers, and missions. These include major satellite programs like the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - R Series (GOES-R), the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program, the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), the Space Weather Follow On (SWFO) program, the Cooperative Data and Rescue Services (CDARS) program, the Office of Projects, Planning and Analysis (OPPA), the Office of Satellite Ground Services (OSGS), and the National Center for Environmental Information, among others.

Working in support of NESDIS management, the candidate will act as the lead for ensuring that Interagency Agreements are provide a wide range of data analysis, data modelling, and acquisition support. The will provide analyses, track contract acquisition data, build financial data models and forecasting tools, and create dashboards, among other duties as assigned.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main Point of Contact for NESDIS Interagency Agreement transactions

• Review and analyze Interagency Agreement documents received from Programs

• Route the packages through clearance with (1) the Budget Integration Branch Chief, and (2) the Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel; Facilitating questions between Programs and those clearing

• Build an understanding of NESDIS programs to determine if a Program is making reasonable changes to agreement scope and Statements of Work

• Collaborate with other functions within the Office of the CFO to keep them abreast of changes in agreements and flag potential changes in program plans

• Assist in the tracking of all planned interagency agreement amounts vs actuals obligated

• Draft enterprise-wide data calls as appropriate to capture the IAA plans (and updates) from all NESDIS FMCs.

• Tracks IAAs through the IAA planning, development, review, and execution stages on the appropriate IAA tracker tool/spreadsheet, leveraging FMC Points of Contact and/or financial system reporting as needed.

• Provides ad hoc reports regarding NESDIS IAAs internally and externally as requested

• Facilitates DCFO Funds Certification process (in a timely manner) for the IAA funding schedules, leveraging financial system reports and routing tools.

• Recommends, develops, and adheres to policies, procedures, and SOPs pertaining to IAA reviews and clearance

• Serves as Implementation Lead for G-Invoicing as well as User Administrator for the enterprise, and SME on teh system and its integration to the financial system

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years of experience

Essential Skills:

• History of handling a diverse portfolio of programs and projects.

• Highly organized and punctual.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-pace working environment.

• Skill in using discretion and tact when dealing with all levels of leadership.

• Ability to initiate action independently after receiving general guidance/direction.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of federal acquisition process.

• Experience with NOAA reporting tools (Tableau, Oracle, PRISM) is preferred.

• Experience with government financial systems and terminology is preferred.

• Passion for the NOAA mission, a plus.

Client Overview:

The successful candidate will join an existing budget execution team of civil servants and contractors at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). NOAA/NESDIS provides secure and timely access to global environmental data and information from satellites and other sources to promote and protect the Nation's security, environment, economy, and quality of life.

NESDIS budget execution teams at NESDIS Headquarters and NESDIS Financial Management Centers (FMCs) provide budgetary oversight of major satellite programs, as well as satellite ground development, operations, and science. NESDIS FMCs include the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite -- Series R (GOES-R) Program Office, and the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Program Office, the Office of Systems Architecture and Advanced Planning (OSAAP), the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), the Office of Projects, Planning and Analysis (OPPA), and the Office of Satellite Ground Services (OSGS), and the Office of the Assistant Administrator (AA).