Program Analyst (Junior)

MDW Associates is seeking candidates with a background as a Program Analyst (Junior) to support our Navy customer in Washington, D.C.

Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Interpreting and applying pertinent regulations and style manuals governing written communications to prepare written materials that communicate the intended information.
• Assisting with prioritizing and responding to emergent data drills, requiring appropriate knowledge of databases and metric analysis to ensure organizational responses, justifications, etc., meet established requirements.
• Supporting the review of DoD and DON, Congressional Request for Information (RFI), and review of Navy, NAVSEA, or PEO Ships policies.
• Providing support and advice on Human Resources (HR) activities, such as advising hiring managers on potential hiring strategies; and preparing draft hiring packages.
• Researching and analyzing data, issues, and information that support project recommendations or the work assignments of higher-grade specialists.
• Preparing well-researched and logically organized presentations related to work assignments.
• Presenting facts, issues, and positions that convey the intended information with the appropriate diplomacy and emphasis.
• Knowing commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Providing administrative services to include reception and message services, and events coordination (site planning, and guest/logistics support).
• Coordinating meetings and adjudicating schedule conflicts.
• Providing meeting minutes and agendas, relying on instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Working under immediate direction.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Zero (0) to four (4) years' general programmatic experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) or similar entity.
• In addition, 1) the ability to follow instructions and be an effective team member for the program acquisition and life cycle management staff; 2) Experience in use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required. Experience with data analysis, graphics, and data visualization preferred.

Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:

• A. or B.S. degree in related field with zero to two years' experience, or an associate degree (AD) with two or more years' experience in program management or operations support.

Clearance Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain/maintain a U.S. DoD Secret level security clearance; Candidates with a current Secret clearance preferred.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Accounting and Audit Readiness
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.