Program Analyst

@ Analytic Services Inc

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis. We deliver practical solutions with a focus on collaboration, integrity, initiative, and client service. As a non-profit established for public service, success is measured by the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst to assist the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) working full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Support the budget certification process and the creation of an annual budget certification report for the DoD CIO.
• Assist with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Review funding lines and correlate them to strategic requirements.
• Collect budget data by liaising with military service and agency officials.
• Provide MS Teams and SharePoint support for an integrated enterprise-wide decision structure.
• Support process enhancement for program and budget review submissions related to the CAPE Issue Process.
• Assist in planning, testing, training, and assessments for the Defense Information Technology Investment Portal (DITIP) budget certification module.
• Assess and review resource and funding strategies for cyber capabilities.
• Offer executive secretariat support for SES/General Officer governance forum meetings.
• Review, edit, and format written policy and programming guidance.
• Draft briefings, meeting notes, and coordination materials.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Master’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree plus at least 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expert-level user of Microsoft Office Software, especially pivot tables in Excel.
• Knowledgeable of PPBE and DoD budgetary processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of current DoD budgetary principles and operational impact.
• Familiarity with the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission process.
• Experience working with budget databases such as DRDW, SNAP-IT, and DITIP.
• Experience in researching DoD appropriations and budget documents.
• Experience in planning/programming RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M funding at an OSD level.
• Experience with IT or cyberspace activities programming within military and defense agencies.
• Excellent written communication and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Equal Opportunity

ANSER is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusivity and accommodating candidates with disabilities. Contact 703-416-2000 or email Recruiting@anser.org to request accommodations.

Key skills/competency

Program Analyst, DoD, Budget, PPBE, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, DITIP, Cyber, Policy