Program Analyst

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for a cleared Program Analyst to work on site for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Facilities Management in Washington D.C.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

Provides support for the implementation of major, highly complex, and mission critical management efforts.  Serves as an individual expert and consultant to the Office Director and other senior management staff on analysis and documentation of the short- and long-range plans and program goals, identification and interpretation of policy issues, projection of program impact, and presentation of information required to analyze and report on program trends and funding requirements, analyzing an array of technical and administrative actions as a basis for management decision-making. 

The work requires management and overview of financial and human resources, administrative support services, organizational policy development and implementation, management controls, special studies and analysis, resource allocation, validation and prioritization of needs, review, approval, and audit of funding, and the establishment of internal operating procedures.    

• Defines data requirements necessary to determine the kinds of information needed to evaluate established programs relative to their stated objectives.  

• Defines critical analysis strategies and determines research design and methodologies, prepares reports that clarify key issues, explores alternative solutions, assesses the administrative program impact of policy and procedural changes, and recommends strategies for improving operations in the incumbent is responsible to support.  

• Communicates with Office Director, Administrative Officer, and others inside and outside the office to gather and analyze information about the Department’s processes and programs.  

• Analyzes individual programs, functions, and organizations to determine whether management systems in current use efficiently accomplish objectives sought and whether they provide necessary controls.  

• Evaluate, process, or make recommendations for effective organizational changes. 

• Performs work involving the analysis of the economic impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and/or proposed standards, regulations, programs, and policies.   

• Performs organizational analysis for a major multi-functional organization.   

• Analyzes new or amended legislation, and develop language for new or adjusted regulations, policies, and procedures covering programs, activities, or functions.  

• Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the impact of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives.  

• Develops summaries and background documents, reports, and letters with recommendations in support of the program for use by the Office Director, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, and the Assistant Secretary for Administration, which may outline issues and make substantive recommendations to address policy and program issues providing well-grounded counter proposals with foreign affairs, timing, budget limitations, and other factors that may impact implementations.  

• Analyze and integrate program financial, technical, procurement, distribution, technical and scheduling information.   

• Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements.   

• Develops written materials that transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the organization's programs, projects, and/or areas of concern to communicate new initiatives/activities having a direct impact on A/OPR’s programs.  

• Coordinates information and responses, as appropriate, to assure consistency and conformance with program policies and viewpoints.    

• Review and respond to correspondence or routes to proper staff member. 

• Draft initial or final correspondence, assuring accuracy in content and presentation.  

• Solve unusual problems related to domestic grants and programs involving administrative or support issues.   

• Develop reports, presentations, or other work products.   

Required Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance 
• Bachelor’s degree.  BA/BS in Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred. 

• Six (6) years or more of relevant experience. 

• Knowledge and mastery of the application of a wide range of qualitative or quantitative (e.g., (e.g., using excel spreadsheets, Access, accounting systems, etc.) methods for assessing and improving effectiveness. 

• Knowledge of the range of financial laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the Facility Management programs. 

• Knowledge and ability to assemble and analyze relevant facts and draw significant conclusions. 

• Knowledge and skill in presenting accurate findings and the ability to make feasible and responsive recommendations both orally and in writing. These recommendations may require negotiations with management to accept extensive changes in established procedures or they may involve substantial resources.   

• Knowledge and skill in database management, data analytics, and the use of Microsoft Office programs. 

• Ability to interact effectively with individuals in garnering cooperation and support for key planning, operations, and management initiatives in the assigned program area.   

• Knowledge and ability to design and conduct comprehensive program studies. 

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.