Program Support Analyst

chimera; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International seeks a Junior Program Support Analyst in Arlington, VA, to assist the Program Manager and analysts with scheduling, documentation, and data organization for CISA International.

The role emphasizes travel logistics, meeting materials, and quality control of data entries in a fast-paced government setting, with potential telework options as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4 extra years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 0–3 years of relevant program support/administration experience.
• Eligibility for a Public Trust suitability determination.

Responsibilities

• Provide general program and administrative support to the PM and analysts, including scheduling meetings and organizing materials.
• Draft and format agendas, meeting notes, summaries, and routine correspondence for international activities.
• Collect and organize data for engagement records, SITREPs, dashboards, and official trip reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Communications/IR

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Supported Client/Agency:

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Description

Chimera Enterprises is seeking a Junior Program Support Analyst. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in program support and administration, ideally within a Federal or mission-driven organization. The Program Support Analyst will provide essential administrative and logistical support to the Program Manager (PM) and Journeyman Analysts. This role involves managing schedules, preparing documentation, organizing data, and coordinating events, playing a crucial part in ensuring the smooth daily operations of CISA International.

Mission

To provide reliable, detail-oriented administrative and programmatic support that enables the efficient execution of CISA International's cooperative activities. This role ensures that meeting logistics, travel preparations, and documentation are seamlessly managed, allowing senior analysts and leadership to focus on achieving strategic, global mission objectives.

Clearance Level Required

Public Trust

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general program and administrative support to the PM and journeyman analysts, including scheduling meetings, assembling meeting materials, and organizing operational files.
• Assist in drafting and formatting routine documents, such as agendas, meeting notes, basic summaries, and standard correspondence related to international activities.
• Help collect and organize data for engagement records, official trip reports, situation reports (SITREPs), and dashboards, ensuring all information is complete, accurate, and properly stored.
• Support logistics and coordination for high-level meetings and events, including executing travel preparations and tracking follow-up actions.
• Perform thorough quality control checks on data entries and document formatting to maintain consistency and uphold professional agency standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong foundational organizational skills with a demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn CISA's specific processes, tools, and databases.
• High proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.).
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills, suitable for a fast-paced government environment.
• Solid attention to detail, specifically regarding documentation formatting, accurate data entry, and quality control.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, International Relations, or a related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: 0 to 3 years of relevant experience or education in program support, administration, or related fields, ideally supporting Federal or mission-driven organizations with scheduling, documentation, and coordination tasks.
• Clearance: Eligibility for and ability to maintain a Public Trust suitability determination.
• Location: Primarily at the Government facility in Arlington, Virginia (NCR), with potential telework options as required by the agency.

Chimera Enterprises International is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action in hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.