Program Analyst III

Chickasaw Nation Industries; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Personal Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Program Analyst III to support migration schedules, documentation, readiness tracking and implementation coordination in a large, federated federal IT environment.

The role requires BA/BS and 4–7 years of IT project coordination experience, with strong Excel and reporting skills. NIH/HHS or similar large federal civilian agency exposure is preferred. CNI offers comprehensive benefits and federal holidays as part of its package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.
• 4+ years in IT project coordination.
• Familiarity with endpoint migration.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience with NIH/HSs or comparable large federal civilian environments preferred.
• Experience with enterprise-scale endpoint management and cybersecurity operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain device inventories and migration trackers.
• Coordinate deployment communications.
• Track migration exceptions and remediation.
• Maintain project artifacts and action logs.
• Validate completion and handoff records.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on program status, risks and challenges.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Change governance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Endpoint management tools

Cybersecurity tooling

Automation tools

Job description

The Program Analyst III is responsible for supporting migration schedules, documentation, readiness tracking and implementation coordination. The position operates in a large, federated federal IT environment and must balance enterprise standards with the operational needs of individual NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices (ICOs).Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises.

A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.
• 4+ years in IT project coordination.
• Familiarity with endpoint migration.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to document technical work, communicate with federal stakeholders, and execute within formal change, security, and operational governance processes.
• Prior support of NIH, HHS, or comparable large federal civilian agency environments is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise-scale endpoint management, cybersecurity operations, and service transition practices is preferred.
• Experience using automation, metrics, and documented quality controls to improve repeatability and service outcomes is preferred.
• Ability to work across distributed technical teams and manage competing operational priorities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain device inventories and migration trackers.
• Coordinate deployment communications.
• Track migration exceptions and remediation.
• Maintain project artifacts and action logs.
• Validate completion and handoff records.
• Maintain device and organization-level migration trackers.
• Reconcile readiness data with deployment results.
• Coordinate appointments, notices and technical escalation queues.
• Document failures, exceptions and reattempts.
• Verify closure evidence and update weekly progress forecasts.
• Helps track program performance and progress, ensuring objectives are being met within scope, time, and budget.
• Prepares and delivers regular reports on program status, risks, and challenges to senior management.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
• Helps identify opportunities to streamline program processes, increase efficiency, and implement best practices.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Monitors and manages risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Facilitates communication between departments to ensure seamless program execution.
• Assists in budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring program resources are used effectively.
• Monitors and reports on budget adherence and identify areas of cost savings or overspending.
• Helps maintains accurate records, documents, and reports related to program activities.
• Assists with the creation of project plans, timelines, and documentation.
• Provides support to program managers in managing schedules, resources, and deliverables.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four to seven (4-7) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EOE including Disability/Vet The estimated pay range for this role is $94,200 to $100,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - (11)
• Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).