Planning Analyst

iCatalyst•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

iCatalyst, Inc. is a mission-focused professional services and technology company that supports federal clients in delivering high-quality analytical, programmatic, and operational solutions. Since 2007, they have partnered with Government and commercial organizations to improve decision-making, strengthen program execution, and support complex compliance, reporting, and management requirements. Their work is grounded in agility, quality, security, and accountability, supported by their CMMI ML 3 DEV framework and certifications in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. They bring experience in program support, data analysis, process improvement, knowledge management, and technical and analytical services that help clients manage complex requirements, improve operational efficiency, and deliver reliable outcomes. This role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Planning Analyst to join their team to support their client.

Requirements

Public Trust Clearance - Due to federal clearance requirements for this position, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Candidates with visa sponsorship —now or in the future—are not eligible for this clearance.
Must live in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area to be considered.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to review, organize, and interpret financial, regulatory, legislative, and programmatic information.
Experience developing clear, accurate, and well-structured reports, summaries, correspondence, and other supporting documentation.
Ability to track and manage multiple assignments, records, and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience supporting data validation, records management, and quality control processes.
Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, anomalies, and emerging issues and support development of corrective actions or process improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support stakeholder coordination and prepare meeting materials, status updates, and action items.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively with internal team members and Government stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience supporting economic, financial, business, compliance, policy, regulatory, or analytical functions.
Experience conducting research, analyzing data, maintaining records, and supporting written analytical products.
Bachelor's degree with a major in any field that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Section 508 compliance requirements for documentation and published content is preferred.
Experience supporting government, regulatory, or compliance-focused programs is preferred.
Experience working with government data, financial compliance data, or revenue-related analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and track current and prospective state and local jurisdictions that assess and collect aviation fuel taxes, including methods of assessment, collection, and use of aviation fuel tax proceeds.
Review and monitor action plans and corrective action plans submitted by taxing jurisdictions related to aviation fuel tax revenue compliance.
Draft and track correspondence with jurisdictions regarding compliance status, required corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
Maintain correspondence logs and related records to support timely closure of compliance-related communications.
Support engagement with jurisdictions by preparing summaries, status updates, action items, and background materials for meetings, webinars, and other stakeholder interactions.
Assist in developing standardized policies, procedures, templates, guidance materials, FAQs, and best practices to improve the quality and consistency of jurisdiction submissions.
Support development of quarterly and annual summary reports covering aviation fuel tax revenue collection activities, findings, trends, and overall program status.
Assist in developing and maintaining submission templates, review methodologies, records, and supporting documentation to ensure information remains accurate, reliable, and available throughout the period of performance.
Analyze available information to identify trends, recurring issues, and emerging risks related to aviation fuel tax revenue assessment, collection, and use, including potential legal, regulatory, or legislative changes.
Document methods of tax assessment, enabling legislation, collection amounts, and the use or allocation of aviation fuel tax revenues by each taxing jurisdiction.
Support development of a knowledge management SharePoint site and related reporting and tracking repositories by recommending content and participating in requirements development activities.
Ensure content prepared for publication is Section 508 compliant and suitable for government reporting, repository, and stakeholder communication environments.
Use reporting and tracking repositories to organize jurisdictions, action plans, corrective actions, correspondence, deliverables, and compliance status information.
Perform validation checks and support standardized data entry protocols to help maintain data integrity within aviation fuel tax program records and databases.
Identify, document, and elevate discrepancies or anomalies in reported data and support development of recommendations for corrective action and continuous program improvement.
Support preparation of written analyses, briefing materials, reports, presentations, and other program documentation in response to Program Office and government direction, including support for emerging issues and urgent inquiries.
Collaborate with internal team members and government stakeholders to support consistent analytical methods, accurate documentation, timely deliverables, and effective coordination across assigned tasks.
Assist with other program support duties as needed.