The Program Analyst position requires a background in program and project management, and related financial management, business operations, and/or data analytics to provide technical and advisory services for program evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide technical, analytical, and financial support and advice to NA-914 senior management and program managers on assigned tasks and projects.
• Review, track, and analyze a variety of project execution data (sometimes from disparate sources); track, assess, and analyze performance at the site, and program levels, and at the project level, as identified.
• Provide program management support to plan, prioritize, and monitor the execution of approved scope and coordinate with the organization’s planning, budgeting, and interface with other NNSA programs and organizations.
• Evaluate the reasonableness of justifications for changes in projects and/or scope and document recommendations.
• Conduct reviews of technical documents, primarily monthly performance reports, including project and funding proposals and program plans. Provide support to coordinate, identify, discuss, document, and track actions.
• Develop visual charts and graphs for high-level presentations.
• Conduct independent research, obtain information from various sources, and perform special studies as needed to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Forecast the impact of changes to short- and long-term plans, based on department specific tools and data systems.
• Support the development of reports, briefings, guidance documents, and press releases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College Graduate required; preferred B.S.
• Prior work experience performing technical data management experience is an acceptable substitute for non-technical degree
• Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience including minimum 2-years supporting federal government programs
• Program management skills including financial management
• Data analysis and graphical expertise
• Demonstrated ability to consolidate multiple reviewers’ input and to manage an oversite process for execution of a portfolio of projects
• Ability to work as part of hard working, dynamic team
• Highly energetic and innovative
• Ability to acquire DOE Q clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Experience supporting NNSA programs and/or familiarity with NNSA M&O model
• DOE Q clearance

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position to include onsite work in Washington, DC.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The salary expectation for this position is $100K - $160K.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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