Summary: This position intends to provide the Army NGB J-347 Domestic Operations with support leading in evaluating, improving programs, budgets and daily operations as the program analyst. Location of the work is in Arlington, VA.
Job Description: - leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of complex organizational initiatives, acting as a high-level expert in data-driven decision-making
- Analyze performance metrics, mitigate risks, budget processing and oversight, and develop policies to improve efficiency
- Mentor and advise staff, interface senior leadership, deliver executive-level briefings
- Analyze performance data, conduct risk assessments, and management of schedules and budgets
- Creates, refines and recommends policies, procedures, and best practices
- Provides reports, briefings, and other written products to senior leadership, Government counterparts, and clients
- 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
- Analyze large datasets, build tracking dashboards, and author executive-level briefs or white papers for General/Flag Officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders
- 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
- Apply OSD and DSCA frameworks to track performance metrics, draft initiative design documents, and run partnership evaluation
- Interpret guidelines from the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Foreign Assistance Act (FAA), and ITAR, aligning strategies across the Department of Defense and Department of State
Required Qualifications: - U.S. citizenship. Active (or the ability to obtain and maintain a) Top Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's or higher Degree in public administration, business, social science, or a related field
- At least 15 years of Federal, state, or private sector work experience focused on policy, analysis, program management, and research, with demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision on high-stakes projects.
- Prefer experience with the National Guard and related experience in Mission Assurance Programs
- Technical Skills & Knowledge: Strong ability to work independently, troubleshoot under pressure, and act as a liaison between DoD, state, and local agencies
- Proficiency with ETMS2 and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of National Guard Operations required
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000
*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.
