Program Analyst Level IV

Position: Program Analyst Level IVLocation: Edgewood, MD (On-Site)CPE/CBRNClearance: Active Secret ClearancePosition OverviewThe Program Analyst Level IV provides senior-level acquisition, program management, operations, financial, and analytical support to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). This position supports strategic planning, acquisition lifecycle management, program execution, budget analysis, task management, leadership briefings, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies and organizational objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & Acquisition ManagementSupport all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle including planning, development, production, sustainment, and lifecycle management.Assist in developing acquisition strategies, milestone documentation, life cycle management plans, and program schedules.Monitor program cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and milestones.Conduct program analysis and provide recommendations to senior leadership.Develop and maintain program management tools, reports, and tracking systems.Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs), milestone reviews, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), and acquisition documentation.Program Planning & OperationsPlan, coordinate, and execute operational events, capability demonstrations, tabletop exercises, executive meetings, and senior leadership engagements.Develop annual and long-range strategic plans supporting organizational objectives.Coordinate cross-functional activities among Government organizations, stakeholders, and contractors.Manage planning calendars, schedules, action items, and recurring reports.Task & Document ManagementServe as the primary coordinator for internal and external taskers.Receive, analyse, assign, monitor, and track taskers through completion.Build staff packages and coordinate responses with multiple organizations.Draft, review, and maintain:MemorandumsExecutive summariesWhite papersPoliciesStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Briefing materialsIssue papersMeeting minutesAcquisition documentationMaintain electronic program records and SharePoint repositories.Financial & Budget SupportAssist with program budgeting, funding management, and financial planning.Develop obligations and outlay plans.Monitor expenditures, accruals, contractor invoices, and financial performance.Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development.Prepare support agreements (DD1144, 7600A).Utilise PMRT, GFEBS, JSCBIS, and ACEIT for financial and acquisition reporting.Risk & Performance ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate program risks.Evaluate acquisition strategies, technical performance, cost, and schedule.Recommend corrective actions to improve program execution.Track key performance indicators and recurring program metrics.Executive Communication & ReportingPrepare executive briefings, presentations, and recurring reports.Present strategic, operational, and technical information to senior military and civilian leadership.Develop Monthly Acquisition Reports (MARs), executive dashboards, and leadership updates.Prepare reports supporting portfolio assessments and program reviews.Stakeholder CoordinationCoordinate with DoD organisations, external agencies, international partners, contractors, and program offices.Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives when assigned.Build strong relationships with Government leadership and cross-functional teams.Facilitate communication between stakeholders to resolve program issues and achieve objectives.Administrative & Organisational SupportCoordinate meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and executive events.Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and executive summaries.Support supply management, facility coordination, employee onboarding, and organisational operations.Assist with information security procedures, policy implementation, and document control.Required QualificationsExperienceBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).Minimum 4–10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, or CBRND programs (depending on task assignment).Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management under DoDI 5000.Experience developing executive briefings, acquisition documentation, and milestone packages.Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.Experience with financial management, budgeting, and cost estimation is highly desirable.Experience supporting Government task management systems and document staffing processes.Technical SkillsAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).Microsoft Project.SharePoint administration and document management.PMRT (Project Management Resource Tool).ACEIT / Automated Cost Estimator (ACE).GFEBS.JSCBIS.Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.KnowledgeDoD 5000 Acquisition Framework.Program lifecycle management.Risk management methodologies.Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).Milestone Decision Reviews.Cost, schedule, and performance management.DoD documentation standards and acquisition policies.Core CompetenciesProgram ManagementAcquisition SupportFinancial AnalysisBudget PlanningStrategic PlanningExecutive CommunicationRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTask ManagementTechnical WritingProblem SolvingLeadership SupportProcess ImprovementCross-functional CoordinationPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting JPEO-CBRND or other DoD acquisition organizations.Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.Knowledge of CBRN defense programs and acquisition processes.Experience supporting senior executive leadership within the Department of Defense.Strong presentation and executive briefing capabilities.