Program Analyst II - Secret Clearance Required

Trewon is seeking a Program Analyst to support our Federal Government client. The Program Analyst frequently provides subject matter or functional area expertise in performing technical tasks. The Program Analyst provides guidance on a variety of topics and is typically responsible for resource allocation, technical administration, and strategic operations support. Specific processes may vary depending upon the directorate and/or office assigned, with activities, workflows, and systems/tools governed by SOPs that typically evolve over time.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical financial management advice and guidance to officials in the areas of program planning, budgeting, programming, and contract management activities.
• Produce plans and reports in financial management areas of expertise, including Out-Year financial plans and budget estimates for supplemental programs.
• Conduct analyses to identify overall operational efficiencies/inefficiencies, program-related trends, effectiveness in achieving planned goals, objectives, and milestones, and effective budgetary/resource utilization.
• Establish and maintain liaison, and provide focused coordination and communication with appropriate offices, overseas posts, and other interested foreign affairs and intelligence agencies.
• Develop, recommend, and provide interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Engage in process improvement in specialized functions areas in a constantly evolving technical finance environment.
• Lead SOP and process documentation maintenance and provide input on subject matter.
• Provide support and make recommendations in the areas of acquisitions planning, document development and review, technical assistance, contract administration, and contract close out as appropriate.
• Mentor new and junior level employees in various aspects of program planning, financial considerations, and contract administration.
  
  

Other Skills

• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with Department of State personnel, other government agencies, and vendors at all levels.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices.
• Demonstrates expert skills in identifying areas for process improvement.
• Demonstrates expert critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply in evaluating and recommending responses to organizational concerns.
• Experience advising on sensitive or controversial issues and preparing and presenting reports on the status of these issues to senior management officials.
• Experience applying various laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources.
• Experience conducting detailed analyses of functions and work processes; and presenting recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
  
  

Education Required

• BS/BA or higher - applicable major preferred (LIST APPLICABLE MAJORS)
  
  

Work Environment

This position is in-person. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The core working hours are 9 AM - 3 PM Monday through Friday. Employees will take a mandatory meal break to cover a minimum of 30 minutes. Manager may grant variance depending on client (government or prime contractor) flow-down specifications, upon employer application.

Work Authorization/Clearance

Clearance required: Secret or higher