Program Analyst - Secret Clearance

Corner Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching (4%)

3 weeks PTO to start

Health, dental, vision insurance

Monthly event coordination

Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

Corner Alliance is seeking a Program Analyst in Washington, DC, with at least 7 years of experience. This role involves supporting the development and execution of division goals, conducting market research, and providing oversight of records management processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, demonstrable experience in project management, and must hold an active SECRET security clearance. Corner Alliance offers a competitive benefits package and values a culture of growth and learning.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Must have an active SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of division priorities.
• Conduct market research for maximizing impact and minimizing costs.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of program output data.

Skills

Cross-functional team collaboration

Managing quick-turn requirements

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

SharePoint

PowerBI

Atlassian Tools (JIRA)

Job description

About the Role:

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking an experienced Program Analyst with 7+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Supporting the development and execution of division priorities, goals, requirements, and objectives
• Conducting market research to maximize impact and minimize costs; managing deadlines and promoting desired outcomes
• Developing and coordinating support staffing plan; recommending efficiencies; process flows and standard operating procedures office-wide
• Managing and reconciling meeting/engagement expenditures; integrating data into ROI metrics analysis and lessons learned
• Supporting workforce development and training initiatives
• Providing oversight, management, and development of records management and knowledge management processes
• Analyzing and interpreting large amounts of program output data and information associated with Division accomplishments and measurable impacts
• Assisting with the identification of programmatic strengths and weaknesses
• Supporting the creation and development of the clients’ knowledge management initiative
• Carrying out our commitments to deliver, grow, and thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a hybrid team in the Washington, DC metro area.

Required Experience/Skills:

• ABachelor’sdegree and 7 years of relevant professional experience or
  • AMaster’s Degreeand 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience with cross-functional team collaboration
• Experience managing quick-turn requirements, tasks, and deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced federal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute complex assignments under tight timelines, shifting priorities, and limited resources.
• Ability to translate formal requirements or ambiguous direction into structured work plans, workflows, tracking mechanisms, and repeatable processes that reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
• Experience engaging with senior government leaders, contractors, and external stakeholders across meetings, briefings, and day-to-day coordination settings.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and provide proposals and recommendations on content, processes, and initiatives undertaken by the federal staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must have an active SECRET security clearance

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Previous experience supporting the Department of Homeland Security
• Strong command of Agile/Scrum style project management
• Experience with SharePoint, PowerBI, Atlassian Tools (JIRA)

Don’t think you have everything for this role but you are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We’re looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

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Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $105,000 - $115,000 annually. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, comparison to other employees already in this role.