Senior Training Program Analyst (req-196)

CATHEXIS•Arlington, VA

12d•$155,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results. We are looking for a dynamic Senior Training Program Analyst with a demonstrated record of success in dynamic, high-impact environments. The selected candidate will work within a small team to provide policy and staff support for the implementation and assessment of DoW/DoD training policies and activities. This position will be located full-time on-site at the Pentagon daily.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret clearance
Master’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience in prior demonstrated work supporting military activities and training
Understanding of Joint Training domain, including familiarity with JTS, JTT, JTIMS, DRRS, and/or experience on a Combatant Command or Service Component staff
Demonstrated experience performing Action Officer (AO) staffing duties, including drafting and completing DoD staff work
Experience data analysis and data visualization techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to gain consensus among peers and lead working groups across organizations
Ability to communicate effectively at Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) levels
Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience compiling reports and managing large datasets

Nice To Haves

Prior military service and experience working with Combatant Commands or Joint Staff
Experience assisting policy development, including drafting, formatting, tracking, staffing, reviewing, updating, and adjudicating inputs for DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, and memoranda
Experiences with CATMS, Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), SharePoint, MS Access
Experienced with using enterprise-level social collaboration platforms such as milSuite, DODTechSpace, IntelShare, APAN, or Slack

Responsibilities

Leads and collaborates with identified Combatant Commands (CCMDs), military personnel, civilians, and contractors to gather, analyze, and evaluate program assessment data
Develop Meta assessments by synthesizing structured and unstructured data, identifying trends and gaps, and linking quantitative and qualitative findings to actionable recommendations
Analyze Joint training exercises and evaluation program effectiveness using priorities from the Secretary of Defense’s National Defense Strategy
Support the development and facilitation of Joint training engagements and analytic events across the Joint Force.
Support the direct engagement of external clients and stakeholders to support policy development, implementation, and execution
Develop, update, and coordinate action memos, decision memoranda, congressional responses, briefing materials, and conducting background research
Build staffing packages, coordinate response tracking, and manage the follow-up process for action items and responses
Conduct and support high-level analysis of programmatic data, identifying key trends and presenting findings to senior leadership
Lead and support in working groups, collaborating with stakeholders across DoD, including OSD agencies and Combatant Commands, to support data-driven decision-making
Develop and prepare briefing materials for senior leaders to facilitate and track timely decisions
Navigate bureaucratic stoppages and/or logjams, solving problems, mitigating risks, and advancing staffing packages
Support onboarding and ongoing training for new team members, contributing to team growth and development
Serve as the focal point for scheduling, preparation of meetings, including secure video conferencing sessions
Identify and mitigate risks, navigate bureaucratic challenges, and ensure smooth progress for staff coordination efforts