Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

3d•$74,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support resource to provide services supporting the operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This full-time, on-site position is based in Bethesda, Maryland, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance. The role develops analytical methods and conducts program studies, evaluations, assessments, portfolio reviews, and other analyses. It gathers and evaluates quantitative and qualitative information from programmatic, administrative, financial, scientific, and operational sources to support program planning and decision-making. The position assesses programs against goals and measures, identifies trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities, and recommends actions to improve effectiveness and outcomes. The resource reviews program and financial reports and data, prepares reports and briefings for management and stakeholders, evaluates processes and reporting practices, and recommends improvements to program administration and operations. The role also coordinates with program staff and stakeholders, participates in meetings and consultations, and serves as a point of contact for assigned analyses, planning, reporting, data requests, and related initiatives.

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.
Active Public Trust or suitability.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking when 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 established goals, objectives, measures, and milestones; identify findings, trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and advise program officials and management on actions to improve program effectiveness, operations, and outcomes.
Review, monitor, and evaluate financial, narrative, scientific, statistical, and programmatic reports and data for program 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 resource stewardship.
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 personnel, scientific and technical experts, partners, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for assigned program analyses, planning activities, reporting requirements, data requests, and related initiatives; coordinate with staff and stakeholders 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 insurance 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