Program Analyst with Security Clearance - Tecolote Research

Overview Tecolote is a trusted independent advisor providing consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to senior leadership and Federal government executives supporting the National Security mission. As a Program Analyst, you will be the go-to person for Army Program Managers in support of large-scale DoD acquisition programs. We are looking for motivated teammates who thrive in fast paced, dynamic settings and can help our customers tackle some of their most pressing challenges. At Tecolote, we're committed to the success of our employees. We believe that a challenging environment and an enthusiastic culture, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package allow our employees to reach their full potential and attain their professional goals. Responsibilities .cs8C4A2937{text-align:justify;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;background-color:#FFFFFF} .csF53863FF{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs69092670{text-align:justify;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;background-color:#FFFFFF;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} You will work as part of a collaborative team providing customers with a broad range of acquisition expertise and experience across a variety of high-dollar Army acquisition programs. You will also support planning, programming, budgeting, and developing plans and comprehensive reports to assist managers with the execution of Army Acquisition programs, as needed. A successful Program Analyst is flexible, works collaboratively, prioritizes tasks effectively, has strong problem solving and communication skills, and demonstrates attention to detail. Specific tasks include: * Facilitating the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Executing (PPBE) process.
* Developing and maintaining program acquisition documentation and program schedules.
* Performing analysis of budgets and schedules needed to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned portions of a program or programs.
* Managing all project funds and ensuring funding obligation goals are met.
* Providing advice on financial analysis issues, concerns, and special projects.
* Coordinating, negotiating, and resolving financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements.
* Preparing Information Papers in response to Congressional inquiries or funding cuts. * Monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met.
* Interfacing with management, responding to their requests for financial data. * Resolving reporting and compliance issues.
* Interfacing with the Government Program Manager supporting all tasks and subtasks for program direction.
* Effectively communicating and coordinating with the military leadership, US Government customers, and Contractors.
* Planning and assisting major system life cycle support tasks/functions including requirements definition, acquisition, integration, test and evaluation, fielding/installation, and disposition.
* Establishing and/or maintaining a risk management plan for the program.
* Participating in weekly project meetings to review project progress and issues.
* Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000/Year, DOE Skills Required .cs8C4A2937{text-align:justify;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;background-color:#FFFFFF} .csF53863FF{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:'Microsoft Sans Serif';font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs69092670{text-align:justify;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;background-color:#FFFFFF;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs82B93D9C{text-align:justify;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background-color:#FFFFFF;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .csE9018AC7{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background-color:#FFFFFF;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .csD43F9FB0{text-align:justify;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background-color:#FFFFFF} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} We are seeking highly motivated individuals with: * U.S. Citizenship (required).
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance (required).
* Excellent qualitative, quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. * Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition policies (required).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include the ability to produce graphs and tables, pivot tables, use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint.
* Experience developing P&R Forms for large acquisition programs (desirable). * Experience with producing Milestone acquisition documentation (desirable). * Experience with Government tools and systems such as Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR), General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT), and P&R Forms (desirable). Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.