Program Analyst - Strategic Engagement

Noblis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis, Inc. seeks a Strategic Events Analyst to support the DHS S&T front office with end-to-end travel planning, budgeting, and engagement coordination.

You will analyze travel data, develop planning frameworks, and produce actionable recommendations to maximize leadership engagement outcomes. The role requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to operate in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance and DHS Suitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information into briefing materials.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to assess priorities and recommend actions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze travel expenditure data to identify cost trends and forecast requirements.
• Coordinate end-to-end travel logistics for front office leadership.
• Develop travel planning frameworks, templates, and SOPs for efficient coordination.
• Produce financial analyses and reports on travel spending; flag variances for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

Program Overview:

Noblis is positioned to provide technology and operational solutions to senior decision makers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The DHS S&T Directorate is the primary research and development arm of DHS and manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the Department's operational components and first responders. Established by Congress to provide innovative solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges, S&T is the core source of scientific and engineering expertise for DHS and is uniquely postured to enhance our nation's security and resilience by providing knowledge products and innovative technology solutions for the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and professionals. We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the S&T mission.

Responsibilities:

The Strategic Events Analyst will provide analytical, planning, and operations support to a front office organization within the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T). This organization is responsible for planning and executing senior-level and strategic engagements across industry, interagency, international, Congressional, and intelligence community partners across all homeland security science and technology mission areas.

This position will conduct end-to-end planning and coordination for external engagements outside the National Capital Region, analyzing and advising the proper sequencing of events to meet strategic goals. The analyst will provide solutions for complex scheduling, budgetary, and logistical problems that require in-depth knowledge of federal travel regulations and DHS operational policies and conduct financial analysis of travel expenditures resulting in data-driven optimization of travel operations. This position applies analytical methodologies to streamline travel processes, identify cost efficiencies, and ensure leadership travel aligns with the office’s strategic engagement priorities. The analyst will evaluate travel patterns, develop planning frameworks, and produce actionable recommendations that maximize the impact of senior leader engagements across industry, interagency, international, and congressional stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, operate well in a matrixed environment, effectively manage competing priorities, and be comfortable exercising independent judgment in communication with external stakeholders and senior leadership. This individual must be proactive—comfortable proposing process improvements, identifying efficiencies, and personally owning execution from concept through delivery.

This is currently a hybrid position with a blend of on-site and remote work, requiring staff to be on-site at the DHS S&T client site in Washington D.C. as needed. Applicants must be able to regularly commute to Washington D.C.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing travel expenditure data to identify cost trends, forecast budget requirements, and develop recommendations on cost-optimization strategies for front office travel operations.
• Coordinating end-to-end travel logistics for front office leadership, including itinerary development, transportation, lodging, and venue arrangements for domestic and international engagements.
• Developing and maintaining travel planning frameworks, templates, and standard operating procedures to institutionalize efficient travel coordination processes.
• Producing financial analyses and summary reports on travel spending, comparing actuals to budget allocations and flagging variances for leadership review.
• Conducting pre-trip research and analysis on engagement venues, stakeholder organizations, and logistical considerations to inform leadership preparation and maximize engagement outcomes.
• Tracking and analyzing travel metrics (e.g., cost-per-trip, lead times, cancellation rates) to identify process improvements and brief findings to front office leadership.
• Coordinating with external stakeholders, government travel offices, and vendors to resolve logistical issues and ensure compliance with federal travel regulations (FTR) and DHS travel policies.
• Supporting the development of trip-specific briefing materials, including background research on meeting participants, organizational profiles, and engagement objectives.
• Maintaining and analyzing an integrated travel and engagement calendar to identify scheduling conflicts, optimize leadership availability, and align travel with strategic engagement priorities.
• Assisting with after-action data collection from leadership engagements, synthesizing feedback and travel outcomes to inform future planning and resource allocation decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance and DHS Suitability determination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, actionable briefing materials.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to assess competing priorities, evaluate stakeholder equities, and recommend courses of action.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience coordinating travel logistics in a federal government or government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct financial analysis, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and cost forecasting.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) for travel metrics reporting and visualization.
• Familiarity with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and DHS-specific travel policies and approval processes.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures, process documentation, or planning frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent travel itineraries and shifting priorities.
• Experience preparing briefing materials, background research, or executive-level summaries.
• Knowledge of government travel systems (e.g., E2/Concur Government Edition, DTS).
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience advising senior leaders and supporting senior executive or front office operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience identifying process inefficiencies and designing streamlined workflows that improve team performance and operational throughput.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with DHS S&T mission areas and the interagency, international, industry, and congressional engagement landscape.
• Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or other national security organizations, particularly those with RDT&E oversight.
• Strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments and adapts productively to shifting priorities.
• Active Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred) and current DHS Suitability strongly preferred.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this positionis based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $86,800.00 - USD $135,625.00 /Yr.