Program Analyst, Senior I

at  Janus Research Group

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE AND VERIFY, BEFORE APPLYING, THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.

Job Title: Program Analyst, Senior I
Security Clearance: Secret
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Certification: Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) by the Army Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC).
Experience Requirement: Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Program Analyst, Senior I, will provide expert program analysis support for all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. The role requires independent decision-making and expertise in program planning and evaluation, with a focus on supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years in a program analyst role with demonstrated experience in preparing and supporting PPBE, POM, SPAR, President’s Budget Submission P&R forms, BES P&R forms, PMRT, and CCaR. This experience must be with a DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (O6 PM), or Product Manager (O5 PdM).
• Skills: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in financial and project management software; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; effective organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

• Provide program analysis support across all phases of PPBE, including the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review (SPAR).
• Prepare and support Congressional Justifications for the President’s Budget (PB) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) formulation, including briefing charts for Army Program Budget Briefings (APBB).
• Develop and update necessary documentation, including required forms and responses to data calls from higher Army headquarters.
• Prepare spend plans for PM TN programs using government-required tools and databases, ensuring compliance with budgetary policies.
• Monitor and report on program execution, recording transactions, and maintaining comprehensive business, technical, acquisition, and financial information in Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT).
• Conduct extensive coordination with Program Managers, other Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Department of the Army (DA) staff, other military services, and industry personnel throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Apply independent expert knowledge of program planning and evaluation, Army missions, goals, and objectives to effectively manage projects.
• Select appropriate methods and coordinate details to carry work through to completion with minimal guidance; review completed work for soundness of analysis and conformity with organizational procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, and/or review written plans, schedules, and milestones to accomplish program goals.
• Organize, schedule, and assist in administering meetings to discuss project issues and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage Department of Defense programmatic reporting requirements, acquisition documentation, milestone decision documentation, and spend plan management.
• Support program planning, evaluation, financial management functions, and cost analysis, including contractor performance measurement for assigned programs.