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Program Analyst Washington, DC, Washington, DC Apply Now

Program Analyst

Remote Work:No

Clearance:Secret

Work Status:Full-Time

Travel Requirements:In-country and international travel may be required.

Applications submitted by 09/12/2025 will receive full consideration. Candidates applying after this date may still be reviewed and will remain in our talent pipeline for future opportunities.

Position DescriptionThe U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President’s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State’s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens through providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. A critical process in INL’s mission is to facilitate Bureau coordination of external audits/reviews that are conducted by various Offices of Inspector General (OIGs), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and other oversight entities and to identify, assess and mitigate various risks associated with INL programming.

Under this BPA Call, the Program Analyst will assist the INL/SAO/AT team in meeting the Bureau's external audit/review needs, especially with respect to facilitating the efficient use of Bureau resources in cooperating with external oversight reviews. In addition, the Program Analyst advances public trust within INL by testing the efficacy of the Bureau’s management controls and regulatory compliance, as well as assisting with special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Gather, analyze, consolidate, and prepare data in various formats for incorporation into analysis, documents, and activity reports.

+ Serve as an intermediary between INL program officers, the DOS and the oversight community coordinating responses to engagements; arranging discussions and meetings; facilitating interactions between INL and other DOS officials and corresponding oversight community counterparts to resolve audits and other engagements; assisting and supporting auditors/reviews who are examining the Bureau’s programs and projects for compliance with directives, laws, and regulations.

+ Aid in coordinating the identification, analysis, and issuance of appropriate information by managers and top level officials of the Bureau in response to requests by auditors, analysts, and inspectors of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Congress.

+ Meet with Bureau staff and representatives of the oversight and risk communities to discuss INL’s interests and negotiate fulfillment of information requests, identifying any conflicts with established procedures and persuading, if necessary, acceptable adjustments provided that Department and Bureau requirements are met.

+ Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring management information technological systems that track oversight activities and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in compliance with OMB Circular A-50,engaging relevant INL staff and other Department representatives as subject matter experts, as appropriate.

+ Draft or aid in drafting comments and recommendation compliance responses in conjunction with subject matter experts in response to final draft reports, highlighting relevant policy information.

+ Track engagements to facilitate timely delivery of INL general and/or technical comments for publication within final reports.

+ Coordinate relevant training modules related to management controls and risk.

+ Plan, conduct or participate in special projects individually or as part of a team. Assist in interpreting government-wide legislation and regulations as well as Departmental policies affecting areas of responsibility and assesses their impact on Bureau program activities.

+ Coordinate the submission of information for weekly/quarterly activity reports for INL/SAO/AT, maintain and track monthly and weekly summaries. Assist in managing and updating SharePoint database and other systems, including shared files and folders.

+ Comply with all appropriate regulations, internal controls, and Standard Operating Procedures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of all classified and sensitive (but unclassified) equipment in assigned areas; and report security violations/problems to appropriate authority.

Minimum Qualifications

+ U.S. Citizen

+ A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;

+ Six to ten years’ experience in relevant field;

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need;

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;

+ Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the Bureau’s and the Department’s structure, missions, functions, and operations to coordinate extensive studies related to assessing and improving the Bureau’s management controls as well as identifying, assessing and tracking risk across multi-million dollar programs related to accomplishing its mission.

+ Demonstrate knowledge of project management and/or case management processes and best practices.

+ Demonstrate ability to communicate orally to conduct fact finding interviews, meet and deal with management officials, and present recommendations to management.

+ Demonstrate ability to communicate in writing to develop policy, guidance, instructions, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.

+ Demonstrate analytical skills to identify trends analysis over oversight, management controls and risk profiles.

+ Demonstrate background on Enterprise Risk Management.

+ Demonstrate proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

About ATSG

ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.

ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

Application Requirements

+ All applications must be submitted in.pdf,.doc, or.docxformat.

+ Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).

+ Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.

+ The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.