Program Analyst I

Program Analyst I

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Provides financial, administrative, and basic program support to Program Analyst, Project Manager and Program Managers in the execution of government contracts. Assists with day-to-day operational activities, analytical support, project controls, reporting, tracking routine program data and compliance activities to ensure programs remain on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with internal procedures, contract requirements and FAR guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Analyst I : 70-73K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Program Analyst I Responsibilities Include:

• Assists in collecting, organizing, and maintaining cost, labor, and material data for reporting and forecasting.

• Maintains contract files, financial records, and supporting documentation in accordance with company and government requirements.

• Supports preparation of routine reports by compiling and formatting data provided by analysts, regional leads and project manager.

• Tracks action items, deliverables, and due dates and follows up with team members as needed.

• Supports preparation of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and government submittals.

• Supports project setup and closeout activities in accordance with company and contract standards.

• Supports Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) development through data validation and reconciliation.

• Supports new vendor application processing and onboarding documentation.

• Supports funding request documentation and data preparation.

• Coordinates with internal departments (finance, contracts, procurement) to resolve data discrepancies and provides invoicing support.

• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, records meeting minutes, and distributes notes.

• Provides travel coordination and expense documentation in accordance with company policy.

• Provides general administrative and analytical support to Program Analysts, Program Managers, and Operations staff.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Program Analyst I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience serving as an analyst in planning, developing, coordinating, and conducting analyses for overall operational efficiencies/inefficiencies, program-related trends, effectiveness in achieving planned goals, objectives, and milestones, and effective budgetary/resource utilization

• Familiarity with government contract environments is preferred.

• Experience in preparing reports and supporting program management activities.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint or similar financial systems preferred.

• Basic working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government contract compliance.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Ability to organize, track, and maintain financial and contractual documentation.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to learn advanced project control and financial management techniques.

• Must be a US citizen

• Possess or be able to obtain/maintain at minimum a SECRET clearance

• Must be proficient in current Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint programs.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions (CNAS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNAS is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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