Remote: Child Support Systems APD & Budget Review Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Remote work options

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a program analyst to support state child support modernization initiatives funded through federal participation.

You will review Streamlined Feasibility Studies (SFS), APDs, and system modernization activities to ensure compliance, sound project management, and effective stewardship of federal resources. The role requires coordinating with state project leaders, federal program offices, and RFP/contract reviewers, ensuring documentation

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal APD requirements, 45 CFR Part 95, 45 CFR 307, and the 2010 State Systems APD Guide.
• Knowledge of OCSE-396 APD reporting requirements and 396 expenditures.
• Experience with cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies.
• Experience with Streamlined Feasibility Studies (or 1993 Feasibility Study).
• Experience with state child support projects including project management, risk management, and data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with HHS, GSA, OMB, NIST, and FIPS policies and IT standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review and approval of Streamlined Feasibility Studies (SFS).
• Assess completeness, methodology, system alternatives reviewed, risk, cost-benefit results, schedule, and preferred alternatives.
• Communicate with state project leaders during review as needed.
• Consolidate review comments, document approval conditions, and manage follow-ups with grantees and the federal program office.
• Ensure SFS documentation supports Implementation APD requirements.
• Coordinate the review and approval of Planning APDs, Implementation APDs, As Needed APDs and Annual APDUs (not OAPDs).
• Assess completeness, budget accuracy, schedule feasibility, risk documentation, and acquisition strategy.
• Analyze lifecycle costs, funding requests, and projected vs actual expenditures.
• Document issues affecting scope, schedule, cost, risk, security, or procurement and track corrective actions.
• Ensure prior approval conditions are met before approving FFP expenditures.
• Review APD budget/expenditures with OCSE-396 forms and other APD documents.
• Coordinate with RFP reviewers and contract reviewers to ensure continuity of solutions.
• Draft final approval letters for OCSE Commissioner review.
• Coordinate with IV&V vendors as needed.
• Manage document retention in DSTS SharePoint; collaborate with divisions and staff as needed.
• Assist with communication to OCSE Commissioner on APD statuses and issues.
• Assist with State Characteristics Matrix updates every ~6 months.

Skills

APD requirements

Project management

Cost-benefit analysis

SDLC

Risk management

Communication

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a program analyst to support state child support modernization initiatives funded through federal participation.

You will review Streamlined Feasibility Studies (SFS), APDs, and system modernization activities to ensure compliance, sound project management, and effective stewardship of federal resources. The role requires coordinating with state project leaders, federal program offices, and RFP/contract reviewers, ensuring documentation