Program Analyst

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.•Arlington, VA

6d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) at the Pentagon. The position is 100% on-site and calls for a detail-oriented, highly organized communicator who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The work supports office operations, acquisition activities, correspondence, decision-making, and coordination with senior government leaders and external organizations. The analyst maintains liaison with Flag and Senior Executive Service (SES) managers; manages incoming correspondence and taskers; handles classified materials according to applicable security guidance; conducts and supports studies and analyses; and assists with acquisition research, development, and program management activities. The role also involves preparing correspondence and briefing materials, coordinating meetings and action items, maintaining official files and online libraries, supporting personnel onboarding and checkout, tracking IT assets, assisting with escort requirements, and coordinating official Navy ceremonies. The position requires five years of relevant acquisition experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The projected annual compensation range is $70,000 to $85,000.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant acquisition experience, with emphasis on acquisition research and development or program management in technical or operational areas.
Experience with requirements definition, specification, detailed design, design review, documentation and testing, cost and schedule variance analysis, and interpreting statutes, regulations, or policy statements.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and DoD/DON tasker systems such as ETMS2.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated understanding of the acquisition process and experience interpreting DoD or Navy acquisition statutes, regulations, and policy statements.
Project management experience, including managing complex, multi-stakeholder tasks and deliverables and evaluating business operations and processes for effectiveness.
Ability to self-monitor, multitask, and maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience editing technical documents for proper format, grammar, and style.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Correspondence management experience.
Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and working with SES, Flag Officer, or General Officer personnel is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily liaison with Flag and SES-level managers and receive and process incoming correspondence, reports, and instructions.
Use DON correspondence tracking systems such as ETMS2 to manage SECNAV, OSD, Congressional, and other external organizational taskers, including instructions, notices, manuals, and acquisition correspondence.
Handle classified material and documents of varying security classifications in accordance with applicable security classification manuals and DoD or DON security documentation.
Conduct studies and provide analyses and evaluations to support decision-making, management, and administration, including acquisition of models, methodologies, and related software supporting studies and evaluations.
Provide acquisition research and development or program management support, including requirements definition, specification, detailed design, design review, documentation and testing, cost and schedule variance analysis, and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and policy statements.
Prepare draft responses to actions in email, internal memorandum, and official correspondence formats, including congressional, DON, and DoD formats.
Prepare pre-meeting reviews, coordinate and attend meetings, provide minutes for government approval, and track action items.
Coordinate, collect, consolidate, and analyze office information; prepare reports and presentations for action officers; track director-level action items; and coordinate with directors and external agency personnel to facilitate completion.
Draft briefings and concept papers by compiling data and coordinating inputs.
Schedule and manage internal and external meetings, teleconferences, and program reviews.
Manage and maintain quality control of official files and the shared online library in accordance with DON guidelines.
Manage onboarding and checkout for permanent staff, rotational staff, and visitors.
Track key IT assets for assigned offices.
Assist with escort requirements.
Assist with planning and coordination of official Navy ceremonies.