Summary: This position intends to provide the Army NGB J-347 Domestic Operations with support in evaluating, improving programs, budgets and daily operations as the program analyst. Location of the work is in Arlington, VA.
Job Description: - Evaluate, monitor, and improve organizational programs, policies, or systems to maximize efficiency and achieve performance goals
- Analyze data, manage budgets, draft reports, and provide recommendations to management
- Assess compliance, streamline workflows, and implement new processes
- Track program milestones, project timelines, and key deliverables to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Coordinate daily operations and communication across cross-functional teams to resolve project bottlenecks
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, risk logs, and status reports for leadership review
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and ROI
- Design and update custom dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to track ongoing project health
- Conduct root-cause analysis on operational gaps and present data-backed recommendations for improvement
- Assist in developing, monitoring, and forecasting annual program budgets and expenditures
- Review funding allocations and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising program quality
- Prepare financial variance reports and reconcile discrepancies with the finance department
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, prepare briefing materials, and document meeting action items
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners regarding program updates
- Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy updates, and training manuals for staff
- Prepare detailed executive summaries, progress reports, and briefing materials
- Audit existing compliance policies and update regulatory documentation
- Develop automated dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Translate complex statistical findings into actionable business strategies
Required Qualifications: - U.S. citizenship. Active (or the ability to obtain and maintain a) Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, social science, or a related field
- Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and conduct research
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and present findings
- Ability to evaluate situations and provide/create, effective solutions
- At least 10 years of Federal, state, or private sector work experience focused on policy, administration, program management, and/or compliance
- Knowledge of National Guard Operations required
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.
LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
