Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support resource to provide operational support services to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethesda, Maryland. The role supports program studies, evaluations, assessments, portfolio reviews, and other analyses of program operations and activities by developing analytical methods and procedures, collecting and evaluating data, and advising program officials and management. The position reviews program performance, resources, processes, and reporting; identifies findings, trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities; and develops recommendations to improve effectiveness and operations. It also prepares reports, briefings, and other analytical products, works with program staff and stakeholders to address requirements and issues, and recommends improved work methods, management processes, procedures, guidelines, and reporting approaches. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, data analytics/AI, or a similar discipline.
At least four years of data-analysis-related experience.
Experience performing data analysis and using computer science and AI to process data sets.
Experience applying qualitative and quantitative analytical data-analysis techniques.
Ability to identify and define complex administrative or operational problems and develop sound recommendations.
Experience implementing improvement initiatives involving work methods, procedures, guidelines, workflows, management processes, or organizational structures.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of experience preferred.
Active Public Trust or suitability preferred.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in evaluating information, interpreting guidance, and recommending courses of action.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written communication skills.
Experience with process improvement or organizational optimization tasks.

Responsibilities

Develop methods, criteria, procedures, and analytical approaches for program studies, evaluations, assessments, portfolio reviews, and other analyses.
Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from programmatic, administrative, financial, scientific, and operational sources.
Evaluate program and operational effectiveness against goals, objectives, measures, and milestones; identify findings, trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Develop conclusions and recommendations from program analyses and advise officials and management on actions to improve effectiveness, operations, and outcomes.
Review and monitor financial, narrative, scientific, statistical, and programmatic reports and data to assess status, performance, resource utilization, and compliance.
Prepare and present reports, briefings, statistical summaries, status reports, and other analytical products for management and stakeholders.
Evaluate processes, procedures, workflows, reporting practices, and management systems and recommend improvements to efficiency, effectiveness, data quality, transparency, cost effectiveness, and stewardship of resources.
Develop and recommend new or revised work methods, management processes, procedures, guidelines, and reporting approaches.
Participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, and consultations with program officials, management, administrative staff, subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for assigned analyses, planning activities, reporting requirements, data requests, and related program or science policy initiatives; coordinate information and resolve administrative and analytical issues.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Personal and family sick time
Company-paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Group term life and travel assistance
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Health savings account
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Transit and parking commuter benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities
Employee referral program
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee assistance program
Supplemental benefits, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus