Program Analyst

About the role

The Program Analyst supports the CECOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. They provide program analysis support to Weapon Systems Managers (WSMs) in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records, update spreadsheets, trackers, and taskers.
• Pull reports and data from DOD and FMS databases.
• Work with team members and outside agencies to identify discrepancies and track down resolutions and answers.
• Verify accuracy of reporting information and work to determine what data is missing or inaccurate.
• Initiate and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Track changes to FMS cases, summarizing significant activities for management reports.
• Support tasks, including providing backup assistance for report generation and data input.
• Compile source documents to support visibility and tracking of FMS case execution.
• Update and maintain internal databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Track deliverables and financial data.
• Develop and implement logistics program activities, including support for purchases, transfers, and leases of weapon systems, and technical documentation.
• Data entry and reporting reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 0-5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working in different types of database systems
• Prior DOD experience preferred
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software suite, in particular Excel

Skills

• Effective communication with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
• Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture
• Commitment to quality customer service and customer’s needs

Benefits

• Position requires travel, including OCONUS

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Security clearance required at the Secret level
• US Citizenship required for Secret clearance at this location

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically