Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family benefits

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support resource to provide essential services to the NIH.

This full-time on-site role involves developing methods, collecting and analyzing diverse data, and presenting findings to management and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in information management or related fields and at least four years of data analysis experience, including qualitative and quantitative techniques, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, data analytics/AI or similar disciplines.
• Experience with data analysis and analytical techniques (qualitative and quantitative).
• Ability to identify and define complex administrative or operational problems and develop sound recommendations.
• Experience implementing improvement initiatives in work methods, procedures, workflows, or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods, criteria, procedures, and analytical approaches for program studies and evaluations.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret data to support program evaluation and decision-making.
• Analyze program effectiveness and identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities affecting performance.
• Develop findings and recommendations to improve program effectiveness and operations.
• Review and evaluate reports to assess status, performance, resource use, and compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive analytical reports and briefings to management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Develop and refine work methods and reporting approaches to improve administration and operations.
• Participate in meetings with program staff and stakeholders to exchange information and present findings.

Skills

Data analysis

AI in data processing

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, data analytics/AI or similar disciplines

Job description

Job Family

Research Analyst

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

We are currently searching for a Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support resource to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

• Develop and establish methods, criteria, procedures, and analytical approaches for conducting program studies, evaluations, assessments, portfolio reviews, and other analyses of program operations and activities.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of programmatic, administrative, financial, scientific, and operational sources to support program evaluation, planning, and decision-making.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals, objectives, measures, and milestones; identifies significant findings, trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities affecting program performance.
• Develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on program analyses and evaluations and advise program officials and management on potential actions to improve program effectiveness, operations, and outcomes.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate financial, narrative, scientific, statistical and programmatic reports and data to assess program status, performance, resource utilization and compliance with established program requirements and objectives.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, briefings, statistical summaries, status reports and other analytical products that clearly communicate program activities, findings, progress, issues, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate internal processes, procedures, workflows, reporting practices, and management systems and recommend improvements designed to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, data quality, transparency, cost effectiveness, and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Develop and recommend new or revised work methods, management processes, procedures, guidelines, and reporting approaches to improve program administration, strengthen program operations, and address identified organizational or operational needs.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, and other consultations with program officials, management, administrative personnel, scientific and technical subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders to obtain and exchange information, present analytical findings and recommendations, resolve issues, and develop alternative courses of action.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned program analyses, planning activities, reporting requirements, data requests, and related program or science policy initiatives; identifies appropriate sources of information, coordinates with program staff and stakeholders, and resolves administrative and analytical issues necessary to accomplish program requirements.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, data analytics/AI or similar disciplines.
• At least FOUR (4) years of data analysis related experience.
• Experience performing data analysis, using computer science and AI to process data sets.
• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative analytical data analysis techniques
• Ability to identify and define complex administrative or operational problems and develop sound recommendations.
• Experience implementing improvement initiatives in areas such as improving work methods, procedures, guidelines, workflows, management processes, or organizational structures
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• EIGHT (8) years of experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in evaluating information, interpreting guidance, and recommending courses of action.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Working with process improvement or organizational optimization tasks beneficial.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family