Lead Program Analyst

AVER•Washington, DC

13d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AVER is seeking an experienced Lead Program Analyst to oversee day-to-day program activities and provide operational, analytical, and stakeholder support across division offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The role serves as a primary coordination point between Government stakeholders, contractor personnel, and contract leadership. It oversees multiple priorities, manages deliverables, and ensures timely, accurate, high-quality program support. The position calls for strong project management and team leadership skills, along with hands-on experience in data analysis, executive reporting, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will independently manage complex assignments, shifting priorities, and overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced Federal environment. The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite attendance one to two days per week as required by the client. The role supports a government agency and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Finance, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of demonstrated experience independently managing concurrent projects, competing priorities, shifting requirements, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced Federal environment.
At least 2 years of experience leading projects, workstreams, or small professional teams, including workload coordination and deliverable oversight.
Strong knowledge of program and project management practices, including schedule management, milestone tracking, risk identification, quality assurance, performance monitoring, and contract deliverables.
Hands-on Power BI experience developing dashboards, data visualizations, performance metrics, and reports for operational and executive-level decision-making.
Experience analyzing and validating large, complex datasets, identifying trends, ensuring data integrity, and translating findings into actionable business insights.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams, including using Microsoft 365 tools for data management, reporting, and workflow coordination.
Experience preparing executive-level briefings, status reports, dashboards, and decision-support materials that communicate complex operational information clearly and accurately.
Demonstrated ability to engage senior Government stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and align project activities with organizational priorities.
Experience identifying process improvements, streamlining reporting activities, and implementing standardized workflows to improve efficiency and accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to independently manage stakeholder requests and deliver accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government Public Trust clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Department of Homeland Security in an operational, administrative, or acquisition support organization.
Knowledge of federal acquisition and procurement processes, including acquisition lifecycle activities, procurement milestones, contract documentation, acquisition tracking, and reporting requirements.
Experience supporting acquisition programs through data analysis, milestone tracking, executive reporting, and coordination with contracting, program, and operational stakeholders.
Advanced Power BI experience, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard optimization, and integration of multiple data sources.
Experience using Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, Power Automate, or related Microsoft 365 tools to automate reporting, streamline data collection, and improve operational workflows.
Demonstrated experience developing executive dashboards, performance scorecards, and reporting solutions that show organizational priorities, operational metrics, risks, and resource utilization.
Experience supporting organizational innovation, business process modernization, or continuous improvement initiatives across multiple offices or divisions.
Experience working directly with senior Federal executives to translate mission requirements into actionable reporting, operational improvements, and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily activities of a small contractor team, managing workloads, priorities, schedules, and deliverables across Government stakeholders and division offices.
Serve as a primary point of contact for routine contractor coordination, operational requests, project status, and stakeholder communications.
Support the Program Director in monitoring contract performance, staffing, resource allocation, risks, and delivery requirements.
Independently manage concurrent projects and time-sensitive assignments, adjusting priorities to meet changing Government requirements and deadlines.
Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Platform, SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, and other Microsoft 365 tools to manage information, streamline workflows, and improve reporting efficiency.
Maintain and update executive dashboards, project trackers, schedules, and performance reports covering program activities, workload, milestones, and risks.
Analyze operational data, identify trends, validate reporting accuracy, and translate complex information into concise, actionable recommendations.
Track project milestones, accomplishments, action items, risks, and corrective actions to support accountability and timely resolution.
Prepare monthly status reports, program reviews, leadership briefings, staffing updates, and other contract deliverables.
Communicate proactively with Government stakeholders and contract leadership, identify emerging requirements, escalate concerns, and recommend solutions.
Support personnel onboarding, knowledge transfer, training, and continuity of operations.
Prepare executive-level presentations, decision briefs, and status updates tailored to senior Government leadership.
Monitor workload metrics, deliverable performance, stakeholder requests, and outstanding actions to support resource planning and operational decisions.
Identify opportunities to standardize reporting, automate repetitive processes, improve data quality, and strengthen operational efficiency.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve issues, and implement practical reporting and process improvements.
Maintain accurate and accessible program documentation, historical records, and action trackers to support accountability and continuity.