Program Analyst [Academies & Institutes]

Appalachian Regional Commission • Washington, DC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Program Analyst to join its Research and Evaluation Division. This role involves providing program administration, planning, and logistics support for ARC's academies and institutes initiatives, such as the Appalachian Leadership Institute, the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge, the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy, and the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative. These initiatives aim to enhance ARC's mission by offering experiential learning opportunities, network and skills building, and leadership development for individuals and students in the Appalachian Region. The Program Analyst will collaborate with states, agencies, community groups, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to implement impactful experiential learning and leadership development models, particularly benefiting next-generation leaders in distressed or rural communities within the Appalachian Region.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of solid demonstrated project management experience to develop and follow project timelines and produce deliverables
• 2 to 3 years of experience with meeting and event planning, logistics coordination and delivery
• Advanced experience using databases and Excel to maintain, track and report program metrics and outcomes as well as maintain reimbursement process
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting NOSA’s and Contractor/agreements and implementation process of scoring
• Adept knowledge of relevant leadership programs and/or event management, including speaker selection, field experience, networking with local and state officials
• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical analysis
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and bring an energetic and innovative approach to his or her work
• A bachelor’s degree
• Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review
• Ability to travel (~25%)
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide program administration, planning, and logistics support for ARC's academies and institutes initiatives
• Partner with states, agencies, community groups, educational institution, and other stakeholders as needed to implement impactful experiential learning and leadership development models impacting next generation leaders

Benefits

• health insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• commuting subsidy
• professional development
• ability for federal employees to continue retirement and life/health insurance benefits if transferring without a break in service of more than three calendar days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees