Program Analyst

Overview

PROGRAM ANALYST (SAMD):

Bowhead seeks a Program Analyst to perform a variety of program support functions to the CECOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 

Responsibilities

• Provide program analysis support to Weapon Systems Managers (WSMs) in support of Foreign Military Sales Cases.
• Maintain records, update spreadsheets, trackers, and taskers.
• Pull reports and data from DOD and FMS databases.
• Work with team members and outside agencies to identify discrepancies and track down resolutions and answers.
• Verify accuracy of reporting information and work to determine what data is missing or inaccurate.
• Initiate and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Track changes to FMS cases, summarizing significant activities for management reports.
• Support tasks, including proving back-up assistance for report generation and data input.
• Compile source documents to support visibility and tracking of FMS case execution.
• Update and maintain internal databases and Excel spreadsheets
• Track deliverables and financial data.
• Developing and implementing logistics program activities including, support for purchases, transfer, and leases of weapon systems, and technical documentation.
• Data entry and reporting reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 0-5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working in different types of database systems.
• Prior DOD experience preferred.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software suite, in particular Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture. 
• Commitment to quality customer service and customer’s needs with a dedicated attitude that ensures mission success.
• Position requires travel, including OCONUS

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds 
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $55,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.