Program Analyst

ANSER; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER in Aberdeen, MD seeks a Program Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and program support to a DoD organization. You will track portfolio performance, coordinate activities, develop briefing materials, and support policy, guidance, and operational requirements.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders on cost estimating, ACEIT-based estimates, data organization, and program documentation. Active Secret Clearance required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• 25 years of experience in program analysis, program support, project coordination, cost analysis, or related roles.
• Experience with government/defense data handling and cost-estimating activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, and analyses using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Track tasks, timelines, deliverables, and milestones for daily operations.
• Provide analytical support for Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and related cost-estimating activities.
• Maintain cost-estimating data, assumptions, inputs, and documentation.
• Prepare ACEIT-based cost estimates and program documentation.
• Create and analyze program data to support decision-making.
• Develop Excel-based trackers and tools for monitoring program costs.
• Coordinate meetings and working groups; capture notes and follow-ups.
• Update status reports and SharePoint content; communicate risks and findings.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Program analysis

Government/DoD experience

Detail-oriented

Tools

ACEIT

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and program support to a Department of Defense (DoD) organization. In this role, you will support leadership and program offices by tracking portfolio and project performance, coordinating program activities, developing briefing materials, and supporting policy, guidance, and operational requirements. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to support portfolio analysis, program reviews, risk management, tasking, strategic planning, and process improvement activities.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Support daily program operations by tracking tasks, timelines, deliverables, and milestones

Provide analytical and programmatic support for Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and other program cost-estimating activities

Assist with the development, review, organization, and maintenance of cost-estimating data, assumptions, inputs, and supporting documentation

Support the preparation and maintenance of ACEIT-based cost estimates and associated program documentation

Collect, organize, validate, and analyze program and cost data used to support cost estimates and program decision-making

Assist with reviewing cost estimates and supporting data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reasonableness

Prepare and update briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and other materials for leadership and customer engagements

Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers, analyses, and other tools used to monitor program and cost information

Coordinate meetings and working groups, including scheduling, agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up actions

Track action items and help ensure timely completion

Maintain program documentation, including trackers, status reports, cost-estimating documentation, and SharePoint content

Communicate program updates, risks, issues, and analytical findings to team members and stakeholders

Support coordination among program management, technical, financial, and cost-estimating teams to keep efforts aligned and information flowing

Assist with organizing and reviewing program documents, policies, guidance, and cost-estimating inputs

Help identify and improve processes for program tracking, data management, cost analysis, and team efficiency

Required Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance

25 years of experience in program analysis, program support, project coordination, cost analysis, financial analysis, or a related role

Experience working with program, financial, or cost data in a government or defense environment

Experience developing, organizing, analyzing, or validating data using Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with cost estimating, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), or related program cost-analysis activities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced government environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Experience preparing briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and other analytical products using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ACEIT or other cost-estimating tools is highly desirable

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$62,000 — $90,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.