Program Analyst III

One Federal Solution; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution is seeking a Program Analyst III to provide senior-level strategic, technical, financial, programmatic, and administrative support for Science and Technology (S&T) initiatives.

The Program Analyst III will lead planning and execution support, conduct complex financial and program analysis, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders, and provide recommendations and leadership support for Department of Defense and Department of the Navy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to critically analyze complex information, identify core problems, evaluate potential solutions, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with senior military, government, and civilian personnel.
• Demonstrated experience with the DoD/DON budget cycle, including POM development, and familiarity with federal financial regulations (e.g., FMR, FMPM).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports, and official correspondence for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Technical Program Support: Lead planning and execution support for S&T initiatives, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and providing senior-level recommendations to align programs with Naval needs.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, develop and maintain fiscal metrics, and track program performance for S&T submissions and budgeting processes.
• Program and Administrative Operations: Provide analytical and administrative support, developing and evaluating internal SOPs for audit readiness and managing data calls and correspondence.
• Specialized IT & Communication Support: Based on billet assignment, provide IT initiative awareness for Code 53 or serve as the Telecommunications Service Control Officer for Code 53.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Financial analysis

Communication (written/verbal)

DoD budget experience

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Business, Public Policy or related field

Tools

Navy ERP

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

One Federal Solution is seeking aProgram Analyst IIIto provide senior-level strategic, technical, financial, programmatic, and administrative support for Science and Technology (S&T) initiatives.

The Program Analyst III will lead planning and execution support, conduct complex financial and program analysis, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders, and provide recommendations and leadership support for Department of Defense and Department of the Navy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Technical Program Support:Lead planning and execution support for S&T initiatives, conducting special studies, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and providing senior-level recommendations to align programs with Naval needs. Support TRA and MRL activities and act as a technical liaison with key stakeholders (PEOs, SYSCOMs, OSD, etc.).
• Financial Planning & Analysis:Conduct detailed financial analysis, develop and maintain fiscal metrics, and track program performance. Support all phases of financial planning and budgeting for S&T fiscal submissions, including the POM process. Prepare financial summaries, reports, and briefings for data calls, Mid-Year Reviews, and other leadership activities.
• Program and Administrative Operations:Provide analytical and administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including developing and evaluating internal SOPs for audit readiness, tracking and routing data calls and correspondence, and managing administrative functions.
• Specialized IT & Communication Support (As Assigned):Based on specific billet assignment, provide specialized support which may include ensuring stakeholder awareness of IT initiatives for Code 53, or serving as the Telecommunications Service Control Officer for Code 53.

Required Qualifications

This position requires all the qualifications of the Program Analyst I and II, including:

• Ability to critically analyze complex information, identify core problems, evaluate potential solutions, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with senior military, government, and civilian personnel.
• Demonstrated experience with the DoD/DON budget cycle, including POM development, and familiarity with federal financial regulations (e.g., FMR, FMPM).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports, and official correspondence for senior leadership.

Desired Additional Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting ONR, the Naval Research Enterprise, or a similar S&T organization.
• Familiarity with DoD property accountability regulations and FIAR standards.
• Proficiency with Navy ERP (or similar financial management systems) and Microsoft Power Apps.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited institution and at least ten (10) years of recent experience in program management, financial analysis, or management consulting within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DON).

About One Federal Solution:
One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise-wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners