• Program Analyst/Contracts Specialist

    Eliassen Group (Belcamp, MD)


    Program Analyst/Contracts Specialist

    Belcamp, MD

    **Type:** Contract

    **Category:** Business Analysis

    **Industry:** Government

    **Reference ID:** JN -062025-102412

    **Date Posted:** 06/08/2025

    **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/pzZJ7o

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    Description:

    Our client is looking for a Cleared Program Analyst/Contracts Specialist in the Washington, DC area.

     

    Rate: ($60/hr. - $66/hr. W2)

    Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities:

    + Engage with Army and Department of Defense staff in information sharing and coordination relative to general matters of interest, upcoming meetings, and decision points. Analyze capabilities, test results, budget execution, and performance against the Acquisition Program Baseline.

    + Responsible to produce analysis, information papers, whitepapers, briefings, and executive summaries in support of leader engagements.

    + Support information gathering efforts through data calls, subject matter expert interviews, and working groups, as well as the analysis of data to provide responsive and timely information for senior leader informed decision making.

    + Apply working knowledge of the PPBE system and must track the programs’ status as performing against the budget cycles of the year of execution, the Budget Estimate Submission budget execution, the Program Objective Memorandum, and the President’s Budget request in January of each year.

    + Must be able to understand explain, and critically review budget forms and exhibits.

    + Engage with stakeholders in producing coordinated staffing packages while meeting established deadlines for submission to USG decision makers to meet statutory, regulatory, and policy mandates.

    + Position will require the performance of other duties as assigned.

    Experience Requirements:

    Qualifications:

    + Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE)

    + Experience with systems engineering and Army tactical networking modernization efforts a plus

    + Knowledge of, and ability to apply, Department of Defense Instruction 5000-02, Army Regulation 70-1 (Army Acquisition Policy) and Department of the Army Pamphlet 70-3 (Army Acquisition Procedures)

    + Previous military experience interacting/working at Department of the Army and Department of Defense level is a plus

    + Experience and successful application of working in a highly collaborative and team environment

    + Strong written and verbal communications skills for the significant interaction with senior level personnel

    + Demonstrated problem solving ability and the ability to juggle competing demands

    + Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification obtained through Defense Acquisition University is a plus

    + Experience with Microsoft Office developing written deliverables, including presentations in PowerPoint, and daily application of Excel, Word, and Adobe.

    + Military experience as an O5 or above is a plus

    Education Requirements:

    + SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level.

    + US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

    + BS required; MS preferred and 10+ years of related experience

     

    _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

     

    _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

     

    _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

     

    _About Eliassen Group:_

     

    _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

     

    _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

     

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