{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"195b198b6846984cd4d5220e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/195b198b6846984cd4d5220e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/195b198b6846984cd4d5220e","title":"Program Analyst","description":"Specifications:\nJob Title: Program Analyst\nLocation: Onsite - Fort Collins, CO\nDepartment: Program Engineering\nJob Type: Full Time – Hourly – Entry Level\n\nRate: $18-23 commensurate with experience and expertise\nReports to: Program Engineering Manager\nSupervisor: Project Manager\n\nCompany Introduction:\nArdalyst’s primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to up level our whole industry. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.\nJob Summary:\nFit for the Role:\nWe’re looking for a motivated Program Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll support customer-facing projects by applying your technical and analytical skills to a variety of real-world tasks. Your work may include preparing documentation, creating diagrams, writing basic code, attending customer meetings, answering assessment interview questions, and assisting with configuration or automation deployments. This entry level position provides hands-on exposure to customer success, implementation activities, and the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving cybersecurity start-up environment. An ideal opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with early professional experience looking to launch their career. You will begin the role with a 3-month trial period with the potential to move into a full-time salaried position with us. This is not a remote position.\nFit for the Culture:\nSpeak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.\nAct with independence – If you see a problem that needs solving, give a statement in the form of “I intend to (do this)”, then, get feedback, and carry out a solution.\nDo research – When faced with uncertainty, take initiative to consult official documentation and reputable online resources. Summarize your findings and share them with the team to ensure clarity and alignment.\nPrototype – The best solution is the fastest, minimally viable solution done against the principles defined for the goal. Create something quick, check in often, and iterate from there.\nFocus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.\nSee Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.\nBootstrapper – you can create new things, not just manage existing ones. You work well individually and as a team. You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough.\nInnovator – once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement.\n\nGeek – you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others.\n\nTo help understand our culture and operating model, we recommend you read Patrick Lencioni's \"The Advantage\" and David Marquet's \"Turn the Ship Around!\"\n\nPotential Duties/Responsibilities:\nThe illustration of diagrams depicting customer environments.\nThe completion of document-based artifacts necessary for CMMC compliance and assessments.\nConfiguring customer M365 environments, including Azure and Intune.\nThe automation/scripting of configurations to customer M365/Azure environments.\nThe automation/scripting of the creation of document-based artifacts or diagrams.\nUtilize Scrum methodologies to assign and delegate tasks to ensure that the team’s work aligns with priorities, ensuring that the team is fully deployed and not idle.\nUse AI to help automate processes and create AI agents.\n\nRequirements:\nAbility to work onsite in Fort Collins, CO.\nWork with the Assessment Team for a 3-month trial period.\nAbility to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and proven ability to meet deadlines.\nAbility to recognize and remediate inefficiencies through automation.\nObtain basic Microsoft and CMMC certificates within first 6 months of employment, including:\nMicrosoft SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals\nMicrosoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals\nCompTIA A+\nCompTIA Sec+\nCompTIA Net+\nAbility to self-study documentation, including compliance and regulatory documentation such as:\nThe CMMC Assessment Guide\nThe CMMC Scoping Guide\n32 CFR Part 2002\n32 CFR Part 170\nQualifications:\nCollege degree, or GED with applicable experience.\nSuperior attention to detail.\nAptitude for learning new software and systems.\nAbility to work independently or in a team environment.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and oral.\nAbility to work quickly and efficiently.\n\nBenefits:\n401(k) Retirement Plan?\nHealth, Dental, Vision and Life insurance\nShort Term and Long-Term Disability insurance?\nMonetary assistance with training and certifications?\nFlexible Hours\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nOccasionally going up and down stairs carrying ~10lbs.\nDisclaimer\nArdalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.","company":"Ardalyst","rawCompany":"ardalyst","city":"Fort Collins","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T13:32:39.796Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Analyst","description":"Specifications:\nJob Title: Program Analyst\nLocation: Onsite - Fort Collins, CO\nDepartment: Program Engineering\nJob Type: Full Time – Hourly – Entry Level\n\nRate: $18-23 commensurate with experience and expertise\nReports to: Program Engineering Manager\nSupervisor: Project Manager\n\nCompany Introduction:\nArdalyst’s primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to up level our whole industry. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.\nJob Summary:\nFit for the Role:\nWe’re looking for a motivated Program Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll support customer-facing projects by applying your technical and analytical skills to a variety of real-world tasks. Your work may include preparing documentation, creating diagrams, writing basic code, attending customer meetings, answering assessment interview questions, and assisting with configuration or automation deployments. This entry level position provides hands-on exposure to customer success, implementation activities, and the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving cybersecurity start-up environment. An ideal opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with early professional experience looking to launch their career. You will begin the role with a 3-month trial period with the potential to move into a full-time salaried position with us. This is not a remote position.\nFit for the Culture:\nSpeak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. 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You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough.\nInnovator – once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement.\n\nGeek – you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others.\n\nTo help understand our culture and operating model, we recommend you read Patrick Lencioni's \"The Advantage\" and David Marquet's \"Turn the Ship Around!\"\n\nPotential Duties/Responsibilities:\nThe illustration of diagrams depicting customer environments.\nThe completion of document-based artifacts necessary for CMMC compliance and assessments.\nConfiguring customer M365 environments, including Azure and Intune.\nThe automation/scripting of configurations to customer M365/Azure environments.\nThe automation/scripting of the creation of document-based artifacts or diagrams.\nUtilize Scrum methodologies to assign and delegate tasks to ensure that the team’s work aligns with priorities, ensuring that the team is fully deployed and not idle.\nUse AI to help automate processes and create AI agents.\n\nRequirements:\nAbility to work onsite in Fort Collins, CO.\nWork with the Assessment Team for a 3-month trial period.\nAbility to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and proven ability to meet deadlines.\nAbility to recognize and remediate inefficiencies through automation.\nObtain basic Microsoft and CMMC certificates within first 6 months of employment, including:\nMicrosoft SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals\nMicrosoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals\nCompTIA A+\nCompTIA Sec+\nCompTIA Net+\nAbility to self-study documentation, including compliance and regulatory documentation such as:\nThe CMMC Assessment Guide\nThe CMMC Scoping Guide\n32 CFR Part 2002\n32 CFR Part 170\nQualifications:\nCollege degree, or GED with applicable experience.\nSuperior attention to detail.\nAptitude for learning new software and systems.\nAbility to work independently or in a team environment.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and oral.\nAbility to work quickly and efficiently.\n\nBenefits:\n401(k) Retirement Plan?\nHealth, Dental, Vision and Life insurance\nShort Term and Long-Term Disability insurance?\nMonetary assistance with training and certifications?\nFlexible Hours\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nOccasionally going up and down stairs carrying ~10lbs.\nDisclaimer\nArdalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T13:32:39.796Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T13:32:39.796Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ardalyst","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Fort Collins","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"195b198b6846984cd4d5220e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/195b198b6846984cd4d5220e"}}