Program Support Analyst

Chimera Enterprises International; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Junior Program Support Analyst to provide administrative and logistical support to the Program Manager and journeyman analysts in Arlington, VA. The role includes scheduling, document preparation, data organization, and event coordination within a Federal environment.

The ideal candidate has foundational program support experience and a willingness to learn CISA’s processes, with public trust eligibility and proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, International Relations, or related field (or 4 additional years of experience).
• 0 to 3 years of relevant program support or admin experience, ideally in federal or mission-driven organizations.
• Eligibility for and ability to maintain a Public Trust suitability determination.
• Primary work location: Government facility in Arlington, Virginia (NCR) with possible telework as required.

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 for international activities.
• Help collect and organize data for engagement records, official trip reports, SITREPs, and dashboards, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Support logistics and coordination for high-level meetings and events, including travel preparations and tracking follow-ups.
• Perform quality control checks on data entries and document formatting to maintain consistency with agency standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

SharePoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience

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.