Program Analyst III - Secret Clearance Required

Trewon is seeking a Program Analyst to support our Federal Government client. The Program Analyst frequently provides subject matter or functional area expertise in performing technical tasks. The Program Analyst provides guidance on a variety of topics and is typically responsible for resource allocation, technical administration, and strategic operations support. Specific processes may vary depending upon the directorate and/or office assigned, with activities, workflows, and systems/tools governed by SOPs that typically evolve over time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical financial management advice and guidance to officials in the areas of program planning, budgeting, programming, and contract management activities.

• Produce plans and reports in financial management areas of expertise, including Out-Year financial plans and budget estimates for supplemental programs.

• Conduct analyses to identify overall operational efficiencies/inefficiencies, program-related trends, effectiveness in achieving planned goals, objectives, and milestones, and effective budgetary/resource utilization.

• Establish and maintain liaison, and provide focused coordination and communication with appropriate offices, overseas posts, and other interested foreign affairs and intelligence agencies.

• Develop, recommend, and provide interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Engage in process improvement in specialized functions areas in a constantly evolving technical finance environment.

• Lead SOP and process documentation maintenance and provide input on subject matter.

• Provide support and make recommendations in the areas of acquisitions planning, document development and review, technical assistance, contract administration, and contract close out as appropriate.

• Mentor new and junior level employees in various aspects of program planning, financial considerations, and contract administration.

Other skills:

• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with Department of State personnel, other government agencies, and vendors at all levels.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices.

• Demonstrates expert skills in identifying areas for process improvement.

• Demonstrates expert critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply in evaluating and recommending responses to organizational concerns.

• Experience advising on sensitive or controversial issues and preparing and presenting reports on the status of these issues to senior management officials.

• Experience applying various laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources.

• Experience conducting detailed analyses of functions and work processes; and presenting recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed above and below are the knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Required

• BS/BA or higher – applicable major preferred

Work Environment

This position can be supported telework flexible with inside requirements dictated by the client. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The core working hours are 9 AM – 3 PM Monday through Friday. Employees will take a mandatory meal break to cover a minimum of 30 minutes. Manager may grant variance depending on client (government or prime contractor) flow-down specifications, upon employer application.

Work Authorization/Clearance

Clearance required: Secret or higher