Technical Program Analyst

About the role

ARServices delivers innovative program management, financial, technical, and advisory solutions that advance national security missions across the Federal Government. Supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other national security agencies, the company addresses complex Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and CBRNE challenges. This position provides Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Directorate, focusing on classified CWMD programs.

Responsibilities

• Support and protect a classified program while executing government guidance.
• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement documents, including drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and conducting market research.
• Develop and monitor plans for assigned programs and projects.
• Coordinate support to contracting officers through contract award and administration.
• Support program design, develop and monitor spend plans, and recommend acquisition vehicles (including Economy Act mechanisms) to fund technology development that addresses warfighter CWMD gaps.
• Draft correspondence, white papers, and program briefings for government approval.
• Prepare and maintain program management execution reports, including research on unobligated commitments and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs).
• Support overall management of R&D projects related to cost, schedule, and performance, including thorough documentation, monthly performance reviews, and reporting reconciliation.
• Support DTRA audit taskings and financial documentation requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or mathematics.
• 10+ years of overall experience managing budget execution within the DoD, preferably in Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E).
• 5+ years of experience forecasting future financial requirements and preparing spend plans associated with DoD documents such as Program Objective Memorandum (POM), President’s Budget, and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) across multiple appropriations.
• 3+ years of experience in DoD acquisition, project management, or contracting.
• Knowledge of Government accounting policy and regulation, including DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), OMB Circular A-123, and DoD Directive 5000.01.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while tracking performer reporting against milestones and execution against plans.
• Strong ability to synthesize information and deliver written and verbal executive summaries for senior leaders.
• Experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office applications, including data visualizations (pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.).
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations in integrated project teams and recommend courses of action based on analysis of alternatives.
• Familiarity with multi-year fiscal planning and management at the program level.
• Financial knowledge and experience executing and tracking expenditures using source documents such as monthly reports, invoices, and spend plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, management, or a scientific/technical field.
• Prior DTRA or military experience.
• Experience with tools such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and Joint Integrated CBRN Analytic Platform (JICAP).
• 5+ years as a project manager or in a commensurate role.
• Work experience with SOCOM, Special Operations, Counter‑Proliferation (CP), CWMD technologies, or familiarity with detection and defeat of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.
• Analytical research experience assessing defense threats and conducting market research for state‑of‑the‑art technology development.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or PMP.
• Acquisition Program Planning and Project Management training (e.g., DAWIA Level II Acquisition Project Management or Defense Acquisition University coursework).

Security Clearance

Current DoD Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with SCI access.

Location & Travel

This is a full‑time position based at DTRA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA, with minimal travel expected.

Compensation

Posted Salary Range: USD $94,825 – $181,590 per year (projected range for full‑time status). Actual starting compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and the factors outlined in the posting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness resources.
• Eligibility for additional company‑sponsored programs and benefits.