Program Analyst

UIC Alaska • Aberdeen, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Program Analyst to perform a variety of program support functions to the CECOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This role involves providing program analysis support to Weapon Systems Managers (WSMs) for Foreign Military Sales Cases, maintaining records, updating databases and spreadsheets, and ensuring the accuracy of reporting information. The analyst will also track changes to FMS cases, compile source documents, and support tasks related to report generation and data input. Additionally, the position involves developing and implementing logistics program activities, including support for purchases, transfers, and leases of weapon systems, as well as managing technical documentation. The role requires effective communication, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to customer service. Travel, including OCONUS, is required. The position also has specific physical demands and requires the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Requirements

• Experience working in different types of database systems.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software suite, in particular Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture.
• Commitment to quality customer service and customer’s needs with a dedicated attitude that ensures mission success.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-5+ years of relevant experience
• Prior DOD experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Provide program analysis support to Weapon Systems Managers (WSMs) in support of Foreign Military Sales Cases.
• Maintain records, update spreadsheets, trackers, and taskers.
• Pull reports and data from DOD and FMS databases.
• Work with team members and outside agencies to identify discrepancies and track down resolutions and answers.
• Verify accuracy of reporting information and work to determine what data is missing or inaccurate.
• Initiate and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Track changes to FMS cases, summarizing significant activities for management reports.
• Support tasks, including proving back-up assistance for report generation and data input.
• Compile source documents to support visibility and tracking of FMS case execution.
• Update and maintain internal databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Track deliverables and financial data.
• Developing and implementing logistics program activities including, support for purchases, transfer, and leases of weapon systems, and technical documentation.
• Data entry and reporting reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level