Program Analyst III

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Analyst III will provide strategic and technical program support, financial planning and analysis, and program and administrative operations support. This role involves assisting in the planning and execution of S&T initiatives, conducting financial analysis, tracking program performance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Additionally, depending on the specific assignment, the role may include managing FFRDC Sponsor Feedback or providing specialized IT & Communication Support.

Requirements

A master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited institution and at least ten (10) years of recent experience in program management, financial analysis, or management consulting within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DON).
OR a high school diploma or equivalent and at least fifteen (15) years of recent experience in program management, financial analysis, or management consulting within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DON).
Proven ability to liaise effectively with senior military, government, and civilian personnel.
Demonstrated experience with the DoD/DON budget cycle, including POM development.
Familiarity with federal financial regulations (e.g., FMR, FMPM).
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports, and official correspondence for senior leadership.
SECRET clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting ONR, the Naval Research Enterprise, or a similar S&T organization.
Familiarity with DoD property accountability regulations and FIAR standards.
Proficiency with Navy ERP (or similar financial management systems) and Microsoft Power Apps.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and execution of S&T initiatives by conducting special studies, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and providing recommendations to align programs with Naval needs.
Support Technology Readiness Assessments (TRA) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), and act as a technical liaison with key stakeholders (PEOs, SYSCOMs, OSD, etc.).
Conduct detailed financial analysis, develop and maintain fiscal metrics, and track program performance.
Support all phases of financial planning and budgeting for S&T fiscal submissions, including the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process.
Prepare financial summaries, reports, and briefings for data calls, Mid-Year Reviews, and other leadership activities.
Develop and evaluate internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for audit readiness.
Track and route data calls and correspondence.
Manage administrative functions (e.g., timekeeping, travel, training).
Manage all aspects of the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Sponsor Feedback Process, including documenting workflows, maintaining the online system, and reporting on results.
Design web page content for Corporate Strategic Communications (CSC).
Ensure stakeholder awareness of IT initiatives for Code 53.
Serve as the Telecommunications Service Control Officer for Code 53.