Management Analyst III

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC. is seeking a Management Analyst III to support the NOAA Research Security Program in Silver Spring, MD.

The role focuses on program management, framework development, compliance monitoring, and policy implementation to ensure NSPM-33 adherence across NOAA research operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in program/policy analysis, with at least 3 years in federal government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in developing policies and frameworks for federal programs.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with risk management and control systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace tools, and Smartsheets.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level analytical support for NSPM-33 compliant program management.
• Develop and maintain the Research Security Program framework.
• Create CONOPS documenting the program's operational vision.
• Design workflows, diagrams, and guides for implementation.
• Draft and implement comprehensive research security policies and procedures.
• Develop standardized templates for documentation and reports.
• Produce guidance for NOAA institutions on NSPM-33 compliance.
• Establish monitoring systems for ongoing NSPM-33 compliance.
• Create assessment methodologies and reporting templates.
• Develop risk registers for NOAA risk networks and governance.
• Design performance metrics and QA indicators for the program.
• Produce monthly/quarterly compliance reports and improvement tracking.
• Maintain program documentation and working group structures.

Skills

Program management

Policy analysis

Compliance frameworks

Risk management

Documentation

Organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in management/Business/Public Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Smartsheets

Job description

Position Description:

The Management Analyst III will provide high-level analytical support for the implementation of the NOAA Research Security Program. This position will focus on program management, framework development, compliance monitoring, and policy implementation to ensure adherence to NSPM-33 requirements across NOAA research operations.

Location: Silver Spring, MD (Hybrid)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with crossover eligibility

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:

• Program Development and Management Develop and maintain the Research Security Program framework aligned with NSPM-33 requirements
• Create the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) document that outlines the operational vision for the program
• Design and document workflows, process diagrams, and reference guides for program implementation
• Support the development of the implementation roadmap with timelines and milestones PolicyDevelopment and Implementation
• Lead the drafting and implementation of comprehensive research security policies and procedures
• Develop standardized templates and formats for research security documentation
• Create guidance documents for NOAA institutions on achieving NSPM-33 compliance
• Support development of collaboration procedures with other federal agencies and stakeholders Compliance and Monitoring
• Establish continuous monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance with NSPM-33
• Design and implement research security assessment methodologies
• Create compliance tracking mechanisms and reporting templates
• Develop the risk register for integration with NOAA Risk Expert Network (REN) Performance Metrics and Documentation
• Design performance metrics and quality assurance indicators for the Research Security Program
• Produce monthly/quarterly compliance reports documenting program status
• Generate assessment reports identifying vulnerabilities and tracking improvements
• Develop and maintain program documentation including working group structures and support plans

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in program/policy analysis, with at least 3 years in federal government contracts
• Demonstrated experience in developing policies and frameworks for federal programs
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and compliance frameworks
• Experience with risk management and control systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workplace tools, and Smartsheets
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and organizational skills