Project Analyst

Noblis • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Noblis is seeking a Project Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Technical Engineering and Support Services (TESS) program. CISA leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risks to the cyber and physical infrastructure relied upon by Americans. TESS is an integrated, capability-driven mission ecosystem supporting DHS/CISA/Cybersecurity Division/Capacity Building branch activities.

The Project Analyst will provide coordination and analytical support to the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) and its associated Task Force within CISA. The position combines program coordination, stakeholder engagement, information management, and analytical support to advance CISA’s Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) mission. The analyst will manage operational workflows, maintain information repositories, develop process documentation, and coordinate across federal stakeholders to help ensure FASC activities are efficient, secure, and aligned with CISA’s priorities.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and effective in a dynamic environment with competing priorities. They will develop recommendations and strategies, take ideas through execution, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and work independently while coordinating closely with government leadership and interagency stakeholders.

The position requires in-person work at the DHS CISA client site near the Ballston metro in Northern Virginia for up to five days per week, in accordance with contract requirements. Remote work availability is uncertain. Applicants must be physically located in the National Capital Region. The projected full-time compensation range is USD $109,800 to $171,525 per year.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain CISA Suitability.
• Ability and availability to work in person at the DHS CISA client site near the Ballston metro in Northern Virginia up to five days per week, in accordance with contract requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of progressive experience in project management, program analysis, and/or stakeholder engagement within federal government or federal contracting environments.
• Expertise coordinating interagency or multi-stakeholder programs, including correspondence workflows, complex meeting schedules, and executive-level briefing materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted working relationships with government clients, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams in a federal contracting setting.
• Hands-on experience managing information repositories and collaboration platforms, such as HSIN, SharePoint, or similar government systems, including access control and content organization.
• Proficiency developing SOPs, process documentation, and operational guides to standardize workflows and improve program efficiency.
• Demonstrated success drafting polished written products for senior government audiences, including memos, point papers, presentations, and status reports, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with federal collaboration and information-sharing tools.
• Must be physically located within the National Capital Region.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret clearance with current CISA Suitability.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
• Direct experience supporting FASC, C-SCRM, or supply chain security programs within DHS/CISA.
• Familiarity with HSIN repository management functions in both low- and high-side environments.
• Experience working within the DHS/CISA Cybersecurity Division or Capacity Building branch.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition security policies, Executive Order 13873 (Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain), and related authorities.
• Experience developing program performance dashboards, trackers, and risk registers.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, or other project management frameworks in a federal context.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder engagement, including monitoring, triaging, and routing correspondence and inquiries; coordinating follow-up actions with FASC members and stakeholders; and maintaining response tracking.
• Schedule, coordinate, and update invitations for daily, weekly, and monthly FASC and FASC Task Force meetings and engagements.
• Prepare briefing materials, read-ahead packages, agendas, and talking points for FASC and FASC Task Force meetings and engagements.
• Draft and coordinate executive-level communications, including presentations, memos, point papers, and briefings for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Post materials, documentation, artifacts, and deliverables to Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) repositories on both low and high sides.
• Manage HSIN repository structure, organization, and access controls on both low and high sides.
• Provision and deprovision access for new and existing members who require access changes.
• Ensure information is properly classified, organized, and accessible to authorized stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for FASC ISA processes, including mailbox management, Supply Chain Risk Information collection workflows, and other recurring operational activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes, and recommend and implement enhancements.
• Support FASC Order packaging and processing as needed.
• Apply working knowledge of C-SCRM frameworks and FASC authorities to day-to-day tasks and stakeholder communications.
• Evaluate project feasibility, effectiveness, and impact to inform decisions and resource allocation.
• Facilitate coordination among Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, performers, and DHS operational components to support unified execution of strategic objectives.
• Track and monitor project and program performance against goals, identify and mitigate risks, and report status to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain program trackers, dashboards, and status reports to provide leadership visibility into FASC activities and milestones.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Awards recognizing exceptional performance and demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

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