Senior Program Analyst

Lead Associate: Fully capable professionals who manage complex tasks or workstreams, mentor junior team members, and apply competencies to influence solutions and ensure delivery quality.

• Tackles complex technical or operational challenges that require cross-market and cross-compatibility collaboration and innovation
• Serves as a mentor and thought partner to junior and mid-level staff as well as internal SMEs; interfaces regularly with company leadership, client leads and/or business stakeholders
• Champions and drives cost-effective operational efficiency and change to support company growth and client, partner, or workforce satisfaction
• Drives client satisfaction and growth by identifying new needs, shaping solutions, and contributing to revenue through project expansion, proposal development, or proposal support
• Works independently to manage high-impact workstreams, priorities, and deliverables impacting organizational objectives and key results as defined by the company's or division's strategic goals
  
  

Job Summary:

The Senior Program Analyst will provide comprehensive acquisition and program management support to our client and civilian agencies. Responsible for executing acquisition planning, program support, and contract management functions across the full acquisition lifecycle. Supports programs involving development, acquisition, testing, integration, production, and fielding, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, regulatory requirements, and program performance expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates expertise in acquisition frameworks, policies, and lifecycle management processes
• Demonstrates experience working within Agile development environments, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Leads and supports analytic teams operating in Agile Release Trains (ARTs), support Program Increment (PI) planning, release planning, and backlog refinement, and translate mission and technical requirements into epics, features, and user stories
• Prepares, reviews, and revises acquisition documentation across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle
• Performs analytical support for senior analysts, engineers, and technical specialists by evaluating data, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making processes
• Conducts and/or leads research, analysis, and evaluation of acquisition, technical, financial, and program management-related data
• Applies risk management methodologies, including participation in risk working groups to evaluate courses of action, mitigation strategies, and probability of success
• Conducts studies and prepares reports evaluating cost effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and operational feasibility of plans, proposals, and special projects
• Leads or supports small teams, ensuring adherence to priorities, quality standards, and delivery timelines while maintaining effective coordination with government stakeholders
• Ensures quality control and compliance of all deliverables prior to submission
• Interfaces directly with program managers, task managers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
• Prepares and delivers written and verbal briefings to senior leadership and client representatives
• Develops and manages program plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation aligned to contractual requirements
• Establishes program requirements and performs detailed program analysis and planning activities
• Coordinates with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment and execution
• Monitors acquisition program performance and provide regular status reporting
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and Scrum principles, practices, and techniques
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating Agile workshops, conflict resolution, and utilizing project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Ability to guide teams through organizational transformation, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and adapt rapidly to changing business requirements.
• Working knowledge of competitive acquisition processes, including bidding and proposal development
• Strong ability to interpret and apply technical documentation and contractual requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively
  
  

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
  
  

Required Education, Certificates/Licenses, Related Experience:

• Familiar with USMC generally and MCSC Programs/Projects of record specifically, preferred
• Experience collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, engineers, and Government stakeholders to ensure effective execution, configuration management, and delivery of capabilities in accordance with Agile and SAFe principles
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (7) years of programmatic experience, preferably within a formal acquisition or government contracting environment
• DAWIA or FAI certification in Program Management preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered
  
  

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) for extended periods, exceeding 50 percent of the workday
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and view monitors for extended periods
  
  

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  
  

Telework Availability:

• This position is direct support at the client location. Occasional opportunity to telework may exist
  
  

Primary Work Location:

• Client site – Stafford, VA
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires 10% travel.
  
  

Disability Specifications:

• Digital Cloak will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  
  

Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Digital Cloak is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruiting@digitalcloak.net We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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