Senior Program Analyst, National Guard Operations & Budget

LAUKOA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Army NGB J-347 Domestic Operations from Arlington, VA. The role focuses on evaluating programs, budgets, and daily operations, with emphasis on data analysis, dashboard design, and actionable recommendations.

The position requires a TS clearance eligibility, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years of federal/state/private sector experience in policy, administration, and program management.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, social science, or related field.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and conduct research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and present findings.
• At least 10 years of federal, state, or private sector experience in policy, administration, program management, and/or compliance.
• Knowledge of National Guard Operations required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor, and improve programs, policies, or systems to maximize efficiency and achieve performance goals.
• Analyze data, manage budgets, draft reports, and provide recommendations to management.
• Assess compliance, streamline workflows, and implement new processes.
• Track program milestones, project timelines, and key deliverables to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate daily operations and communication across cross-functional teams to resolve project bottlenecks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, risk logs, and status reports for leadership review.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and ROI.
• Design and update dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to track ongoing project health.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on operational gaps and present data-backed recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in developing, monitoring, and forecasting annual program budgets and expenditures.
• Review funding allocations and identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising program quality.
• Prepare financial variance reports and reconcile discrepancies with the finance department.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, prepare briefing materials, and document meeting action items.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners regarding program updates.
• Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy updates, and training manuals for staff.
• Prepare detailed executive summaries, progress reports, and briefing materials.
• Audit existing compliance policies and update regulatory documentation.
• Develop automated dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Translate complex statistical findings into actionable business strategies.

Skills

Analyze data

Budget management

Report drafting

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Program management

Compliance

Dashboards

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, social science, or related field

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Army NGB J-347 Domestic Operations from Arlington, VA. The role focuses on evaluating programs, budgets, and daily operations, with emphasis on data analysis, dashboard design, and actionable recommendations.

The position requires a TS clearance eligibility, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years of federal/state/private sector experience in policy, administration, and program management.