Junior Management Analyst (NSGS)

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Junior Management Analyst in Alexandria, VA, to support critical IT programs for the U.S. Coast Guard. Hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on IT acquisition deliverables, procurement, and market research with NSGS collaboration.

The position requires high-volume procurement experience, strong data skills, and an active Secret clearance. Candidates should be organized, detail-focused, and capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders across federal processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume administrative, tracking, or procurement operations, preferably within a federal contract environment.
• Ability to manage large datasets and track hundreds of fast-moving entries accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coordinating multi-stakeholder workflows across teams.
• Strong organizational skills with market research or logistics tracking experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and track IT acquisition deliverables and procurement documentation with the NSGS team.
• Process hundreds of PRs with accuracy, compliance, and proper logging in tracking systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to expedite approvals and resolve bottlenecks.
• Conduct market research on vendor capabilities, pricing, and lead times for government procurement.
• Track end-to-end IT equipment orders, monitor logistics and shipping status for timely delivery.
• Quality-check packages to ensure compliance with federal and agency regulations.
• Assist in compiling data and maintaining repositories for procurement actions.
• Identify process improvements in high-volume workflow.

Skills

High-volume procurement operations

Data management

Stakeholder coordination

Excel proficiency

Secret clearance

Education

High School

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Junior Management Analyst to support mission-critical IT programs for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position will serve as a key operational resource, working directly with the NSGS team to provide critical IT acquisition deliverables, manage procurement pipelines, and conduct market research. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the NSGS team to draft, format, and track IT acquisition deliverables and procurement documentation.
• Manage and process hundreds of purchase requests (PRs) simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper logging within tracking systems.
• Coordinate actively with internal and external stakeholders to expedite approvals, clarify requirements, and resolve procurement bottlenecks.
• Conduct market research on vendor capabilities, product pricing, and lead times to ensure optimal product delivery and value for the government.
• Track the end-to-end lifecycle of IT equipment orders, monitoring logistics and shipping statuses to ensure timely delivery to USCG end-users.
• Quality-check acquisition packages and procurement records to ensure complete alignment with federal and agency-specific purchasing regulations.
• Assist the team lead in compiling data, creating regular status trackers, and maintaining clean repositories for all hardware and software procurement actions.
• Support operational efficiencies by identifying process improvements within the high-volume purchase request workflow.

Qualifications

High School with 0 - 3 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience supporting high-volume administrative, tracking, or procurement operations, preferably within a federal contract environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large datasets and track hundreds of fast-moving transaction entries or purchase requests accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience coordinating multi-stakeholder workflows across different teams.
• Strong organizational skills and experience conducting market research or tracking commercial logistics and product delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, filters) and integrated tools for scheduling and status reporting.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, specifically working with NSGS, C5I, or similar technical directorates.
• Familiarity with the federal acquisition lifecycle, military purchasing pathways, or DoD/DHS procurement regulations.
• Experience working with government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) IT hardware and software licensing.
• Familiarity with integrated tracking portals, SharePoint, or automated procurement workflow systems.
• A foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, networking equipment, or telecommunications hardware.

Posted Salary Range

USD $47,000.00 - USD $63,000.00 /Yr.