Program Management Analyst

Role Description @Orchard is actively supporting a proposal expected to be awarded in Fall 2026, with a start date of January 2027, for a Maryland client in the Intelligence Sector. We are seeking individuals with the necessary skills, experience, and clearance to sign a letter of intent to join the team once the program is awarded. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of our clients, a leader in the IC space with exceptional benefits and opportunities for advancement. The Program Management Office (PMO) Analyst provides technical and programmatic support to government teams by translating mission needs into technical requirements, managing those requirements, and shaping strategic program direction. Responsibilities include: Contract support (SOWs, RFPs, cost proposals) Performance monitoring Stakeholder coordination Communicating complex concepts through reports, meetings, and senior-level briefings The team ensures projects stay on track by overseeing cost, schedule, and performance. As the SETA Cleared PMO Analyst, you will be responsible for: Tracking, monitoring, and updating the status of program deliverables using appropriate project management tools and methodologies Maintaining comprehensive tracking systems to ensure timely completion of deliverables and early identification of potential delays or issues Conducting regular data quality checks and implementing remediation measures when necessary to maintain data integrity Establishing and maintaining a centralized library of PMO documents, ensuring proper organization, version control, and accessibility Developing and maintaining a comprehensive repository of project templates for both technical and management purposes to support Project Managers throughout the organization Providing support for projects, programs, and portfolio-level business process analysis Translating complex business processes into visual workflows and interactive dashboards to enhance understanding and facilitate decision-making Designing and implementing effective data visualization tools that present project information in a clear, actionable format Updating and maintaining organizational IT lifecycle documentation for both Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies Developing and maintaining supporting materials that guide teams in the proper application of development methodologies Defining, developing, and keeping current engineering (SDLC) artifacts, architecture standards, and related documentation Providing oversight of Enterprise SDLC reviews, including change management processes, to ensure compliance with standards and required guidance Coordinating with project teams to ensure adherence to established development methodologies and documentation requirements Facilitating knowledge sharing across project teams by maintaining and promoting best practices documentation Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by documenting lessons learned and incorporating feedback into templates and processes Qualifications US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI and Polygraph A Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years or a Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience within the Intelligence Community Experience tracking, monitoring, and updating the status of program deliverables Experience applying processes to ensure data currency, validity, and relevance Experience in maintaining a library of PMO documents, building a repository of project templates for both technical and management to support the Project Managers Experience supporting project, program, and portfolio-level business process analysis, mapping, improvements, reporting, market research, and internal outreach and communications Experience translating business processes into workflows and dashboards Experience updating and maintaining organizational IT lifecycle documentation and supporting materials pertaining to both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies Engaging in defining, developing, and keeping current engineering (SDLC) and architecture artifacts and standards Providing oversight of Enterprise SDLC reviews, including change management to ensure compliance with standards and required guidance Requirements This role can be accommodated at several levels based on experience and qualifications, ranging from 4 to over 10 years of experience. Title and compensation will reflect the experience of each individual selected. Benefits Target compensation can range between $75,000 and $117,500, based on experience and qualifications Generous benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO