Program Analyst IV

First Division Consulting•Stafford, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

First Division Consulting (FirstDiv) is hiring a Program Analyst IV to support the Marine Corps Acquisition by performing programmatic planning, coordination, and execution of the cost, schedule, and performance aspects of programs. The Program Analyst IV will provide on-going management, analytical, acquisition, and administrative support. The candidate shall support the Project Officer through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle from requirements development through operations and support, implementing DoD acquisition and life-cycle management policies and procedures. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, preparing and reviewing acquisition documentation, maintaining awareness of program status, and assessing technical, cost, and schedule data. The candidate will also facilitate milestone planning, identify and assess programmatic and technical risks, and advise on feasibility and cost-effectiveness. Interaction with the Government team and stakeholders, attendance at meetings, and preparation of meeting minutes and briefings are key aspects of this position. Participation in Program Management Reviews (PMRs), milestone decision reviews, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) is expected, along with providing follow-up information to leadership. The role requires evaluation and analysis of internal and external reports, and development/management of the program’s master schedule. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to brief senior leaders.

Requirements

Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
3-10 years of experience supporting DoD programmatic planning, coordination, and execution of the cost, schedule, and performance of all aspects of Government programs.
15+ years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and/or OnePager.
Familiar with DoD, ideally USMC, acquisition policies, processes, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Support the Project Officer through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle from requirements development through operations and support, implementing DoD acquisition and life-cycle management policies and procedures.
Coordinate with various stakeholders in functional areas such as financial management, systems engineering, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and logistics in support of program efforts.
Prepare, review, and revise acquisition documentation applicable to the program through all phases of the acquisition cycle (e.g. Acquisition Strategies, Integrated Master Schedules, Performance Work Statements, Business Case Analyses, Test Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, etc.).
Maintain awareness of program status, execution, and milestones, as well as their corresponding strategic impacts, in order to communicate effectively and accurately.
Review and assess technical, cost, and schedule data, identifying any shortfalls and developing potential corrective actions.
Facilitate milestone planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating briefing materials and documentation.
Identify, assess, and document programmatic and technical risks.
Oversee or conduct studies, prepare reports, and advise on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of plans, proposals, and/or special projects.
Interact directly with all levels of the Government team and their stakeholders and customers.
Attend and provide support at meetings, events, and reviews for relevant stakeholders in person and/or via teleconference, video teleconference, and/or web-conference.
Prepare meeting minutes and briefings as needed to provide leadership with a recap.
Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs), milestone decision reviews, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and other recurring (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly) meetings, and provide follow-up information to leadership in the form of meeting minutes, executive summaries, position papers, white papers, and/or briefings.
Provide evaluation, analysis, and assessment of both internal and external reports, pre-briefs, and briefs, including those of other agencies, and provide expert analyses of the documents, including relevance and impact.
Develop and/or manage the program’s master schedule with collaboration from all competencies, internal and external stakeholders’ input.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Write Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M), reports and instructions.
Brief senior leaders on assignments.