DoD Program Analyst: Housing, Governance & Strategy

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Program Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA to provide professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) IPT. The role focuses on governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for UH and Barracks 2030 programs in line with statutory requirements and GAO recommendations.

The analyst will deliver analytical, policy, and program management support to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines, coordinating with DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years of experience conducting studies and preparing reports on feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Experience supporting large-scale DoD programs, preferably related to facilities, housing, or installation management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (MS Teams).
• Familiarity with the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) or similar asset management databases is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Public Affairs, plain language, and 508 accessibility standards for communication tasks.
• Strong skills in data collection, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear charts, graphs, and decision-support documents.
• Familiarity with Congressional functions, timelines, and RFI processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the UH program, including proactive planning, coordination of strategy, and risk management. Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting minutes, and action item trackers.
• Coordinate various offsite meetings or symposiums for the housing team and the regional/installation housing teams.
• Through direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, update minimum standards for health, safety, privacy, and configuration of barracks to ensure compliance with DoD Housing Manuals.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, including drafting press releases, media responses, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Help draft responses to Congressional inquiries and data requests, prepare testimony for the Commandant, and develop strategic plans for Capitol Hill engagement.
• Support the implementation of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) and Condition Survey Inspections to provide a consistent baseline for the Marine Corps real property portfolio.
• Manage the Waiver Validation Program, assessing efficiencies in tracking and documenting policy waivers and time limits.
• Play a role in eMH Support involving participating in working groups and managing updates for Regional/Installation, assist with responding to ETMS2 taskers, managing COLs, QSRMAX, the FF&E Work Plan, and the ordering/QA process.

Skills

MS Office

Public Affairs

Data analysis

Policy development

Congressional liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BUILDER SMS

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Program Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA to provide professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) IPT. The role focuses on governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for UH and Barracks 2030 programs in line with statutory requirements and GAO recommendations.

The analyst will deliver analytical, policy, and program management support to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines, coordinating with DoD