Program Analyst

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Program Analyst to provide high-level program and analytical support to senior U.S. Navy leadership at the Pentagon. This on-site position supports executive-level stakeholders, including Navy and DoD senior officials, and requires strong program management, acquisition knowledge, and exceptional written communication skills.

Founded in 1985, Strategic Insight, Ltd. is committed to excellence, professional growth, and delivering superior services to our government clients. Employees enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and merit-based bonuses.

Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to Secret-level classified information.

Key Responsibilities

The Program Analyst will perform a broad range of program analysis and executive support duties, including but not limited to:

• Provide executive-level program and analytical support, including program planning, scheduling, document development, editing, and review,
• Prepare point papers, talking papers, executive summaries, and formal correspondence for senior leadership, including ASN (RD&A), Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF),
• Manage SECNAV and OSD taskers, Congressional reports and correspondence, instructions, acquisition documentation, waiver packages, commissioning and christening packages, and Acquisition Gate Review materials for ship platforms,
• Provide daily updates on legislative, policy, and procedural matters impacting Navy and DoD programs,
• Deliver program management expertise to support effective program execution,
• Prepare and review acquisition and program documentation in support of milestone and decision reviews,
• Support government Program Reviews and other program-level meetings, including briefing preparation, pre-brief reviews, meeting coordination, distribution of materials, and capture of meeting notes and action items,
• Conduct research and analysis in support of special studies and executive inquiries,
• Support strategic planning efforts and development of strategic initiatives; recommend acquisition, business process, and operational improvements,
• Serve as a liaison with DON, DoD, and external agencies and organizations,
• Utilize DON correspondence and tracking systems (e.g., DON Tracker) to manage and track executive taskers and actions,
• Prepare correspondence and documentation using Congressional, DON executive, or standard formats as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR),
• Coordinate, collect, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple sources and databases in response to government data calls, and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant acquisition experience with an emphasis on participating in acquisition research and development or program management within specified technical or operational areas to include requirements definition, specification, detailed design, design review, documentation and testing, analyzing cost schedule variances, interpreting statutes, regulations, and/or policy statements,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and DoD/DON tasker systems (e.g., ETMS2),
• Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and working with SES/FO/GO is highly recommended,
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent, with a combination of education and experience.

Team Culture:

Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

Ethics: All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this through attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.