Program Analyst

To provide experienced contract staff through an IDIQ labor hour contract to support the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) team in managing a record-high volume of AD/CVD cases, easing workload demands and creating a potential pipeline for future full-time analysts.

Position Overview

This position provides consultative, analytical, and support services throughout all phases of program and system development. The contractor will help ensure that business and technical requirements are accurately captured, tested, and implemented, while proactively identifying risks, resource constraints, and opportunities for improvement.

Background

The Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit within the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the Department of Commerce plays a critical role in promoting fair trade and supporting U.S. commercial competitiveness. E&C enforces U.S. Trade Remedy Laws to counteract the harmful effects of unfair foreign trade practices. Through antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases, E&C helps ensure U.S. firms and workers can compete on a level playing field both domestically and globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and consultative support across the full project lifecycle—from business requirements through design, testing, and implementation.
• Participate in analysis sessions to define and refine program and system requirements.
• Analyze budgets, schedules, and other program resources; identify shortfalls and recommend corrective actions.
• Review business, system, and software integration requirements to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and develop recommendations that support project success.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve project risks and issues proactively.
• Research and analyze project and technical documentation to inform decisions and validate requirements.
• Monitor system testing activities, review test results, and identify discrepancies or project issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functional and technical teams to ensure requirements are met and outcomes achieved.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program analysis, business analysis, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system testing, and implementation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret budgetary and scheduling data.
• Familiarity with system integration and software testing concepts.
• Ability to assess risk, resolve issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and accountability.
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Certification(s)

Certifications are not required; however, candidates holding the following credentials will receive special consideration:

• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)
  
  

Work Location Requirements:

While this position is 100% remote, candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia (DMV) area and be available to report onsite at the Department of Commerce when given appropriate notice.

Special consideration may be granted on a case-by-case basis to candidates who are uniquely and highly qualified but reside outside the DMV area.

Please note: Free or subsidized parking is not available to contractors under any circumstances. Candidates are responsible for their own transportation and any associated costs when reporting onsite.

Work Hours

Work under this task order will be conducted Monday through Friday during normal business hours, excluding Federal holidays and periods when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed closures.

Overtime is not anticipated but may be required based on the needs of the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) unit. All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the Contracting Officer and will only be authorized for specific situations where statutory deadlines cannot be met through regular work hours.

Benefits And EEO

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.

Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer