Jr. Program Analyst

Jr. Program Analyst - OASD (S&T)

Position Summary:

SANCORP is seeking a Jr. Program Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (OASD(S&T)).

Location: National Capital Region

Work Posture: On-Site (Telework on a situational/ad-hoc basis)

Travel: Occasional

Deployment: No

Drug screening: Yes

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a Business-related or STEM field. Degree requirement may be waived if Contractor employee meets required Clearance, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications.

Required Experience: Three (3) years' recent and relevant work experience supporting STEM education and workforce development or S&T programs. Some experience in understanding, interpreting, and implementing statutes, regulations, and program policies.

Responsibilities:

• Administratively track (OASD(S&T) managed requirements such as taskers, Congressional Inquiries, reports, and briefings.
• Develop annual and ad hoc reports to Congress.
• Collect and prepare technical information into a comprehensive, contextual format for senior DoD leaders.
• Assist in technical consulting on complex programs within the field of Science and Technology.
• Develop and modify procedures relating to science and technology issues.
• Support meetings, process action items through staff and publish minutes.
• Maintain configuration and quality control of assignments at all times to assist with tasks, including ability to track suspense dates and ensure that product/packages are complete.
• Develop briefs and talking points for use by the DoD leadership with internal and external audiences, ranging in sizes from a few individuals to hundreds.
• Review documentation for completeness and consistency with approved documents and ensure that templates and formats are followed.
• Conceive solutions and provide written materials, often in response to short-notice tasks assigned to the DoD leadership.
• Develop and distribute memos and letters to government and civilian personnel.
• Provide the necessary support to formulate/define objectives based on future needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and Defense requirements with regards to the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program.
• Analyze and use data visualization tools as needed for briefings, reports, and other forms of communication for SMART and the DoD leadership.
• Support SMART program and functional managers in executing program initiatives such as: SMART Scholar seed funding, SMART Scholar Steering Committee (SSSC), and international partnerships.
• Coordinate, participate, and represent SMART at events such as the SMART Orientation/Symposium, DoD Lab Day, National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, Defense STEM Education Consortium, and DoD STEM events.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other DoD Components, academia, contractors, and others to communicate SMART program objectives and assist in successful execution of SMART program.
• Assist in default case process to include, but not limited to: assist SMART program managers in default case recommendations; coordinate case reviews with DoD Component Execution Leads; manage administrative reviews and waiver requests; draft memorandums for record; prepare communications and documents required for DFAS collections; coordinate all communications with scholars during the establishment, review, and waiver process; track case status; maintain default records in the SMART Information Management System (SIMS).
• Remain current on statutes, regulations, and policies regarding DoD Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (DoD STEM), administrative filing, and other applicable areas.
• Stay abreast with database concepts and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, ArcGIS, and ADVANA).

Sancorp Consulting LLC shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Sancorp's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at Sancorp's sole discretion.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals and offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At Sancorp Consulting, LLC we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.