{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"43ae91e3b705050032888dff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/43ae91e3b705050032888dff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/43ae91e3b705050032888dff","title":"Program Analyst","description":"Overview:\n\nPROGRAM ANALYST (MCESS):\n\nBowhead is seeking a Program Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The Program Analyst will provide dedicated professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) Integrated Project Team (IPT). This role is critical in providing support to strengthening governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for the Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing (UH) and Barracks 2030 Programs in response to statutory requirements and GAO recommendations. The selected candidate will provide analytical, policy, and program management services to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines across the Fleet.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nSupport the daily operations of the UH program, including proactive planning, coordination of strategy, and risk management. Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting minutes, and action item trackers.\n\nCoordinate various offsite meetings or symposiums for the housing team and the regional/installation housing teams.\n\nThrough direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, update minimum standards for health, safety, privacy, and configuration of barracks to ensure compliance with DoD Housing Manuals.\n\nFacilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, including drafting press releases, media responses, and briefings for senior leadership.\n\nHelp draft responses to Congressional inquiries and data requests, prepare testimony for the Commandant, and develop strategic plans for Capitol Hill engagement.\n\nSupport the implementation of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) and Condition Survey Inspections to provide a consistent baseline for the Marine Corps real property portfolio.\n\nManage the Waiver Validation Program, assessing efficiencies in tracking and documenting policy waivers and time limits.\n\nPlay a role in eMH Support involving participating in working groups and managing updates for Regional/Installation, assist with responding to ETMS2 taskers, managing COLs, QSRMAX, the FF&E Work Plan, and the ordering/QA process.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years of experience conducting studies and preparing reports on feasibility and cost effectiveness.\n\nProven experience supporting large-scale DoD programs, preferably related to facilities, housing, or installation management.\n\nHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (MS Teams).\n\nFamiliarity with the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) or similar asset management databases is highly desired.\n\nKnowledge of Public Affairs, plain language, and 508 accessibility standards for communication tasks.\n\nStrong skills in data collection, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear charts, graphs, and decision-support documents.\n\nFamiliarity with Congressional functions, timelines, and RFI processes.\n\nTravel:\n\nAbility to travel (approximately 5+ days annually) to various locations, including the National Capital Region, East/West Coast installations for the annual symposium.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\nTargeted salary range is $100,000 to $135,000 annually commensurate on experience.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain/maintain an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\n#LI-JR1","company":"Bowhead","rawCompany":"bowhead","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T16:46:16.813Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"13-1199.00","title":"Business Operations Specialists, All Other","slug":"business-operations-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"13-1111.00","title":"Management Analysts","slug":"management-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Analyst","description":"Overview:\n\nPROGRAM ANALYST (MCESS):\n\nBowhead is seeking a Program Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The Program Analyst will provide dedicated professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) Integrated Project Team (IPT). This role is critical in providing support to strengthening governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for the Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing (UH) and Barracks 2030 Programs in response to statutory requirements and GAO recommendations. The selected candidate will provide analytical, policy, and program management services to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines across the Fleet.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nSupport the daily operations of the UH program, including proactive planning, coordination of strategy, and risk management. Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting minutes, and action item trackers.\n\nCoordinate various offsite meetings or symposiums for the housing team and the regional/installation housing teams.\n\nThrough direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, update minimum standards for health, safety, privacy, and configuration of barracks to ensure compliance with DoD Housing Manuals.\n\nFacilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, including drafting press releases, media responses, and briefings for senior leadership.\n\nHelp draft responses to Congressional inquiries and data requests, prepare testimony for the Commandant, and develop strategic plans for Capitol Hill engagement.\n\nSupport the implementation of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) and Condition Survey Inspections to provide a consistent baseline for the Marine Corps real property portfolio.\n\nManage the Waiver Validation Program, assessing efficiencies in tracking and documenting policy waivers and time limits.\n\nPlay a role in eMH Support involving participating in working groups and managing updates for Regional/Installation, assist with responding to ETMS2 taskers, managing COLs, QSRMAX, the FF&E Work Plan, and the ordering/QA process.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years of experience conducting studies and preparing reports on feasibility and cost effectiveness.\n\nProven experience supporting large-scale DoD programs, preferably related to facilities, housing, or installation management.\n\nHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (MS Teams).\n\nFamiliarity with the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) or similar asset management databases is highly desired.\n\nKnowledge of Public Affairs, plain language, and 508 accessibility standards for communication tasks.\n\nStrong skills in data collection, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear charts, graphs, and decision-support documents.\n\nFamiliarity with Congressional functions, timelines, and RFI processes.\n\nTravel:\n\nAbility to travel (approximately 5+ days annually) to various locations, including the National Capital Region, East/West Coast installations for the annual symposium.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\nTargeted salary range is $100,000 to $135,000 annually commensurate on experience.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain/maintain an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\n#LI-JR1","datePosted":"2026-08-19T16:46:16.813Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T16:46:16.813Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bowhead","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Arlington","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"43ae91e3b705050032888dff"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/43ae91e3b705050032888dff"}}