Program Analyst

Partner Forces is a management consulting firm helping homeland security organizations solve pressing and complex challenges. We partner with government agencies and industry to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure through expertise in strategy, program management, stakeholder engagement, technology implementation, preparedness, and business transformation.

At Partner Forces, we're trusted advisors who work alongside clients to solve meaningful problems, deliver actionable solutions, and make a lasting impact. As a growing firm, every employee contributes to both client success and the future of Partner Forces. We develop great consultants through collaboration, mentorship, continuous learning, and leadership opportunities. Our culture is grounded in six core values: Integrity, Excellence, Positivity, Candor, Determination, and Teamwork.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Program Analyst to support a DHS front office and broader program operations environment. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys solving problems, organizing information, supporting strategic and operational initiatives, and helping leadership make informed decisions in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day program operations by coordinating activities, tracking priorities, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables, milestones, and action items.
• Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards, status reports, and other program management tools to support program execution and leadership visibility.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources to prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate across government and contractor teams to support communication, meeting planning, action item tracking, and information sharing.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders at all levels and develop correspondence, briefing materials, and meeting summaries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, operational efficiency, and program coordination while documenting best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and other leadership priorities in a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of experience supporting program management, operations, analysis, or coordination efforts in a government or professional services environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work onsite daily in a professional client environment
• Active DHS suitability or ability to obtain/maintain required clearance/access

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS or other federal programs or front office environments
• Familiarity with program management, reporting, or operational coordination processes
• Experience developing briefings, dashboards, trackers, or executive-level materials
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams