Senior Program Analyst

Senior Program Analyst

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC) and State-level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Child & Youth Services (CYS) matters. The position is responsible to budget, direct, plan, develop, implement, provide quality assurance, and evaluate a comprehensive statewide CYS program supporting geographically dispersed National Guard dependent children and youth (ages 6–18).

Program Management and Strategic Direction: Plans, directs, coordinates, manages, and evaluates all actions concerning Child & Youth Services within State/Guard/Army/DoD regulatory requirements (DoDI 6060.4, CNGBI 1800.02A). Serves as the primary advisor to the State Family Program Director (SFPD) on youth resilience, integration, and deployment-cycle support. Develops the annual CYSS budget, long- and short-term strategic plans, and the State's Yearly Training Plan. Overlooks state-level integration of national initiatives (such as BGCA Keystone Club pilot and state Teen Councils).

Financial Management and Budget Planning: Develops, justifies, and provides advisory oversight for the state's Child and Youth Services (CYS) budget, utilizing MDEP QCYS (Appropriation: 2065, SAG: 131). Prepares and validates state spending plans for submission in RM-On-Line. Advises on and coordinates the planning and allocation of operational funding for travel, youth camps, symposiums, contractor IT packages, and background checks.

Outreach and Community Partnerships: Serves as the primary ARNG point of contact for state and community councils discussing military youth issues. Establishes and coordinates partnerships with external youth-related civilian organizations (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H Cooperative Extension). Coordinates directly with Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists (SFRS) and Unit leadership to identify and deliver services to geographically dispersed Guard families.

Team Leadership and Administrative Oversight: Provides administrative oversight, technical guidance, and task allocation to the Child & Youth Program Coordinator and specified volunteers. Collects, consolidates, and submits monthly/after-action reports to the SFPD and regional managers. Oversee volunteer recruitment and ensure full compliance with DoDI 1402.5 regarding background checks (including Tier 1 CNACI and FBI fingerprint checks).