Senior Program Analyst

Athenix Cyber & SIGINT Solutions, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Athenix Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Program Analyst in the Annapolis Junction, MD area to support a high-visibility DoD/DoW customer responsible for IT investment planning, budgeting, and governance.

You will develop budget submissions, support POM activities, and ensure data integrity and compliance with DoD and USCYBERCOM reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting the DoD PPBE process and IT investment management.
• Experience developing and managing SNAP-IT investment packages.
• Experience preparing BES and PB documentation within SNAP-IT.
• Experience updating budget data in financial/program systems.
• Experience supporting POM development and execution.
• Experience with CIO reporting requirements and BES certification packages.
• Knowledge of taxonomy management and integration.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps including Excel and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-quality docs.

Responsibilities

• Support the DoD/DoW PPBE process.
• Develop, manage, and maintain SNAP-IT investment packages.
• Prepare and coordinate BES and PB documentation within SNAP-IT.
• Update financial and program management systems with enacted budget data.
• Provide analytical support throughout the POM process.
• Develop executive-level reports, impact statements, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate IT investment data for compliance with DoD CIO and USCYBERCOM guidance.
• Support federal budget formulation activities and CIO-level reporting cycles.
• Prepare structured data packages with version control and traceability.
• Represent senior leadership in governance forums (PBCWG, DQWG).
• Leverage Microsoft 365, Power BI, and data visualization tools for analysis and communication.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate across organizations while managing competing priorities.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Executive-level analysis

Written and verbal communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

Athenix Solutions Group is looking for a Senior Program Analyst in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. You will be supporting a high-visibility DoD/DoW customer responsible for strategic IT investment planning, budgeting, and governance. In order to be successful, you should have extensive experience in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, federal IT investment management, and executive-level program analysis. You will play a key role in developing budget submissions, supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) activities, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense and USCYBERCOM reporting requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the DoD/DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Develop, manage, and maintain Select and Native Programming – Information Technology (SNAP-IT) investment packages
• Prepare and coordinate Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and Presidential Budget (PB) documentation within the SNAP-IT platform
• Update financial and program management systems with enacted budget data and maintain data accuracy throughout reporting cycles
• Provide analytical support throughout the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process
• Develop executive-level reports, impact statements, decision briefs, risk assessments, and other analytical products.
• Evaluate IT investment data, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with Department of Defense CIO and USCYBERCOM guidance
• Support federal budget formulation activities and CIO-level reporting cycles
• Prepare structured data packages utilizing rigorous version control and traceability practices
• Represent senior leadership during governance forums, including Program and Budget Certification Working Group (PBCWG) and Data Quality Working Group (DQWG) meetings
• Leverage Microsoft 365 applications, Power BI, and data visualization tools to analyze and communicate complex financial and programmatic information
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and workflow automation technologies to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and document generation
• Collaborate across multiple organizations while managing competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting the Department of Defense PPBE process
• Extensive experience developing and managing SNAP-IT investment packages
• Experience preparing Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and Presidential Budget (PB) documentation within SNAP-IT
• Experience updating financial and program systems with enacted budget information
• Experience supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and execution
• Experience supporting federal IT investment management and CIO reporting requirements
• Experience with BES certification packages and Capability Portfolio Guidance (CPG) requirements
• Knowledge of taxonomy management and integration
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization platforms
• Experience preparing structured analytical products with strong version control and traceability
• Working knowledge of AI-enabled productivity, workflow automation, or document-generation tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce executive-quality documentation

Desirables

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to identify inconsistencies within complex financial and program data
• Experience preparing executive decision-quality summaries, risk narratives, and impact statements
• Ability to interpret and implement evolving guidance from the Department of Defense CIO, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, and USCYBERCOM
• Experience supporting large financial portfolios within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.