Senior Program Analyst-Grants

Hite Consulting, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hite Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Analyst to support federal grants program management, operational improvement, and strategic initiatives in the Washington, DC area.

You will translate objectives into actionable activities, coordinate with a small team, and deliver high-quality analytical reports and management deliverables. The right candidate will bring strong research and analytical skills, exceptional writing, and experience engaging with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience; advanced degree may qualify with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience directly contributing to analytical, operational, or management deliverables.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities; assess complex program requirements and develop actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, including preparing management reports or executive briefings.
• Experience engaging with senior management and operational personnel; facilitating stakeholder discussions.
• Ability to establish project plans, coordinate multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results in timelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/FEMA Public Trust clearance and system access approvals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute program improvement initiatives, including work plans, priorities, milestones, and coordinating activities/deliverables.
• Engage with federal program leadership and operational staff; build productive relationships and align on objectives.
• Conduct research, assessments, and analyses to identify challenges and develop improvements.
• Develop management reports, analytical studies, reporting frameworks, and executive briefings.
• Guide business process improvement activities, including SOPs and implementation recommendations.
• Collaborate with data analysts to define requirements and incorporate performance measures into products.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assignments to ensure accurate, cohesive client-ready work products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Written communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to obtain DHS/FEMA PublicTrust

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

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Senior Program Analyst-Grants

Professional Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1059

About Hite Consulting, Inc.

Hite Consulting is a dynamic management consulting firm partnering with federal and state agencies to address mission-critical challenges. By uniting diverse technical expertise with innovative problem-solving, we deliver results that move government forward. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and creative environment where every team member contributes to meaningful solutions and grows in their career.

Job Description:
Hite Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Program Analyst to support federal grants program management, operational improvement, and strategic initiatives.

We are looking for a versatile, hands-on professional who combines strong analytical capabilities, project coordination experience, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to work directly with federal program leadership and operational staff to assess program activities, develop management solutions, and produce meaningful work products that support organizational improvement.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in translating program objectives into actionable activities, coordinating with a small multidisciplinary team, and directly developing high-quality analytical reports, operational recommendations, reporting frameworks, and management deliverables.

The selected candidate will report directly to the Hite Program Manager.

Work Location:

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Qualified candidates outside the region may also be considered if they can reliably support required onsite activities.

The role involves regular engagement with federal program leadership and staff, including onsite participation in stakeholder meetings, planning sessions, and project activities at the federal client facility in Washington, DC.

Position Duties:

• Plan and execute program improvement initiatives, including developing work plans, establishing priorities, managing milestones, and coordinating activities and deliverables.
• Serve as a key point of engagement with federal program leadership and operational staff, building productive relationships, facilitating discussions, and maintaining alignment on project objectives and expectations.
• Conduct research, operational assessments, and program analysis to identify challenges, evaluate existing practices, and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
• Lead and directly contribute to the development of management reports, analytical studies, reporting frameworks, executive briefings, and other substantive project deliverables.
• Guide business process improvement activities, including workflow assessments, process mapping, development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implementation recommendations.
• Collaborate with data analysts and other project personnel to define analytical requirements, interpret findings, and incorporate performance measures and operational data into management products.
• Coordinate and actively contribute to multidisciplinary assignments, ensuring work products are accurate, cohesive, responsive to client needs, and delivered on schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional experience; candidates with an advanced degree in a related field may qualify with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience directly contributing to the development of analytical, operational, or management deliverables.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with demonstrated ability to assess complex program requirements and develop actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, including experience preparing management reports, executive briefings, analytical summaries, or other professional deliverables.
• Experience engaging with senior management and operational personnel, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and managing client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to establish project plans, coordinate multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to evolving requirements, and contribute effectively within a small, collaborative project team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable DHS/FEMA Public Trust clearance and system access approvals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or federal grants management programs.
• Familiarity with federal grants administration, program operations, organizational performance, or business process improvement.
• Experience developing performance reports, operational assessments, strategic plans, SOPs, or executive-level management products.
• Familiarity with project management or process improvement methodologies; PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications are a plus.

Hite Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.