Program Analyst III

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

The Program Analyst III supports migration schedules, documentation, readiness tracking, and implementation coordination in a large, federated federal IT environment. The role balances enterprise standards with the operational needs of individual NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs). The analyst helps track program performance and progress, reports status and risks, analyzes data to support decisions, identifies process improvements, coordinates stakeholders, monitors program risks and budgets, and supports program managers with schedules, resources, deliverables, and documentation. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries operating in Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology, and Transportation for federal government and commercial clients. A portion of its profits supports Chickasaw citizens and the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI is a drug-free federal contractor and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Ability to obtain, maintain, and access classified information at the Public Trust level.
At least four years of IT project coordination experience.
Familiarity with endpoint migration.
Strong Excel and reporting skills.
Ability to document technical work, communicate with federal stakeholders, and work within formal change, security, and operational governance processes.
Ability to work across distributed technical teams and manage competing operational priorities.
Bachelor’s degree and four to seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior support of NIH, HHS, or comparable large federal civilian agency environments.
Experience with enterprise-scale endpoint management, cybersecurity operations, and service transition practices.
Experience using automation, metrics, and documented quality controls to improve repeatability and service outcomes.

Responsibilities

Maintain device inventories and migration trackers.
Coordinate deployment communications, appointments, notices, and technical escalation queues.
Track migration exceptions and remediation; document failures, exceptions, and reattempts.
Maintain project artifacts and action logs, and validate completion and handoff records.
Reconcile readiness data with deployment results, verify closure evidence, and update weekly progress forecasts.
Track program performance and progress to help ensure objectives are met within scope, time, and budget.
Prepare and deliver regular reports on program status, risks, and challenges to senior management.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights and support decision-making.
Identify opportunities to streamline program processes, increase efficiency, and implement best practices.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and align work with program goals.
Monitor and manage risks throughout the program lifecycle.
Facilitate communication between departments to support seamless program execution.
Assist with budget planning and resource allocation; monitor budget adherence and identify potential cost savings or overspending.
Maintain accurate records, documents, and reports related to program activities.
Assist with creating project plans, timelines, and documentation.
Support program managers in managing schedules, resources, and deliverables.