Junior Project Analyst - Hybrid

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Clearance: SECRETLocation: Lorton, VA 22079

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 or $85/hr

Join as a Junior Project Analyst, supporting a vital initiative within the Department of Defense (DoD). In this role, you’ll provide essential project management expertise for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), facilitating cooperative threat reduction projects worldwide.

This position involves supporting acquisition strategies, financial and quality management, and the end-to-end project lifecycle. You’ll work directly with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management support across diverse missions and activities.
• Develop and present briefings to senior DoD officials.
• Support planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation of country-specific projects.
• Prepare critical documents, including Project Plans, Acquisition Strategies, and Statements of Work.
• Assist in developing quarterly updates, performance metrics, and annual reports.
• Evaluate technical proposals and ensure compliance with acquisition strategies.
• Support prompt responses to short-notice requests and recurring updates.
• Facilitate travel logistics, including trip requests, plans, and reporting.
• Capture meeting minutes, track deliverables, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Engage with contractors and partners to monitor cost, schedule, and scope adherence.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 1–3 years of project management or related experience.
• Active SECRET Clearance.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• PMP Certification.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience with DTRA CTR or Counter-WMD initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working hybrid?

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000