Jr. Program Analyst

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Jr. Program Analyst to support DARPA's SBIR/STTR programs. The ideal candidate will assist in administrative management, coordinate meetings, and handle budget processes. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of specialized experience in finance or related fields, or 5 years of experience without a degree. This hybrid position requires effective communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• 2 years of specialized experience in finance, accounting, or program/project management.
• Specialized experience in government budget/financial analysis desired.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, analytical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day administrative management of the DARPA SBPO.
• Manage and maintain SBPO and Program Director calendars.
• Coordinate and assist with DARPA SBIR/STTR BAA modification.
• Support the solicitations and evaluation cycles of proposal submissions.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or program/project management

5 years specialized experience without a degree

Job description

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI) is currently recruiting for a Jr. Program Analyst in support of a contract with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) supporting the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.

SUMMARY

Ideal candidate will support and assist DARPA Program Managers (PMs), SBIR/STTR Program Directors, Small Businesses, and other Department of War (DoW) agencies. This is a hybrid role with in person work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the day-to-day administrative management of the DARPA SBPO
• Manage and maintain SBPO and Program Director calendars
• Organize read-ahead materials for meetings
• Assist in preparation of required briefings slides/presentation material, speeches, or reports
• Process Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Purchase Requests (PRs) using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) financial system
• Data entry, report generation, budget processing, track, and coordinate suspense actions
• Assist in preparation of high-level management reports, including Program quantitative metrics on quarterly and annual basis
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and executing of all requirements for the SBIR/STTR Program and supporting management processes
• Coordinate and assist with the DARPA SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) modification, prioritization, and approval of topics for submission to DoD R&E
• Manage, coordinate, and execute administrative portions of the DARPA SBIR and STTR selection processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies
• Support the solicitations and evaluation cycles of the Phase I and Phase II proposal submission and evaluation process
• Provide outreach support for virtual and/or in-person conference events, one-on-one meetings, kick off meetings, and training events
• Support all travel and logistical arrangements for government personnel using the Defense Travel System (DTS)
• Assist with the design of multi-media and/or print materials in support of the DARPA SBIR/STTR Programs
• Receive and disseminate mail and arrange for courier mail delivery services as required to support SBPO events

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of specialized experience in one of the following areas: finance, accounting or business or program/project management or 5 years of specialized experience with no degree with a high school diploma.
• Specialized experience in government budget/financial analysis or government contract administration desired but not required.
• Government SBIR/STTR or Grants Administration desired but not required.
• Proficiency in data management and data analysis desired but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members.
• Experience working in a fast-based, analytical environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite- PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Word.

Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information, Secret.

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.

Advanced Resource Technology, Inc. is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination and member of DHS E-Verify Program.

Advanced Resource Technology, Inc. recruits and hires without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.