Program Analyst

Analytic Services Inc•Aberdeen, MD

1d•$62,000 - $90,000

About The Position

ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and program support to a Department of Defense organization. The role supports leadership and program offices by tracking portfolio and project performance, coordinating program activities, developing briefing materials, and supporting policy, guidance, and operational requirements. The analyst works with internal and external stakeholders on portfolio analysis, program reviews, risk management, tasking, strategic planning, and process improvement. The position also provides cost-analysis support, including work on Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), cost-estimating data and documentation, and ACEIT-based estimates. It involves collecting, validating, and analyzing program and cost information; maintaining program records and tracking tools; preparing materials for leadership and customer engagements; and coordinating work across program management, technical, financial, and cost-estimating teams.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance.
2–5 years of experience in program analysis, program support, project coordination, cost analysis, financial analysis, or a related role.
Experience working with program, financial, or cost data in a government or defense environment.
Experience developing, organizing, analyzing, or validating data using Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with cost estimating, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), or related program cost-analysis activities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced government environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Experience preparing briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and other analytical products using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ACEIT or other cost-estimating tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support daily program operations by tracking tasks, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
Provide analytical and programmatic support for Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and other program cost-estimating activities.
Assist with developing, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining cost-estimating data, assumptions, inputs, and supporting documentation.
Support preparation and maintenance of ACEIT-based cost estimates and associated program documentation.
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze program and cost data for cost estimates and program decision-making.
Assist in reviewing cost estimates and supporting data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reasonableness.
Prepare and update briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and other materials for leadership and customer engagements.
Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers, analyses, and tools to monitor program and cost information.
Coordinate meetings and working groups, including scheduling, agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
Track action items and help ensure their timely completion.
Maintain program documentation, including trackers, status reports, cost-estimating documentation, and SharePoint content.
Communicate program updates, risks, issues, and analytical findings to team members and stakeholders.
Support coordination among program management, technical, financial, and cost-estimating teams.
Assist with organizing and reviewing program documents, policies, guidance, and cost-estimating inputs.
Help identify and improve processes for program tracking, data management, cost analysis, and team efficiency.