About the position
Great Hill Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Program Analyst that will provide program analytical support of the Regional Portfolio Directors (RPDs), Country Portfolio Directors (CPDs), Peacekeeping Operations Program Manager in their oversight of the U.S. Government’s Security Cooperation (SC) programs. Support services will include, programmatic and administrative support; assisting in coordinating and facilitating information; fostering interdepartmental relationships; performing research; analyzing data; pulling reports from various data systems; reviewing Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and training/equipment lists; developing congressional notification tables; supporting Program Management Reviews and/or Security Assistance Management Reviews; facilitating communication with implementing agencies; and supporting the RPDs or CPDs in the day-to-day management of programs. The subject matter experts will also support as needed on special projects that may include administrative support, development of briefing material, and logistical support for meetings.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring and ensure compliance with established policies, regulatory guidance, sanctions, waivers to sanctions and other legislation in the areas of Memoranda of Request (MORs), Letters of Request (LORs), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Foreign Assistance Act (FAA), and the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).
- Assist the RPDs/CPDs in reviewing, editing, and coordinating Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ) and Congressional Notification documents and any draft legislation for assigned countries and programs.
- Develop, test, and implement process and technical improvements to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the Congressional Notification process within DSCA.
- Assist with implementation initiatives of the DSCA Strategic Plans, and Security Cooperation Reform that relate to RPDs/CPDs.
- Assist with financial analysis of program execution to include monitoring and reporting.
- Assist with logistics and transportation forecasting, analysis, reporting, and policy development.
- Assist with training planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and policy development.
- Assist in gathering and tracking FMS, Foreign Military Financing (FMF) requirements, allocations, approved items, and obligations by country.
- Maintain instructional guides/business rules for recurring tasks.
- Preparation of PowerPoint briefings, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents.
- Produce or update status reports dealing with BPC program and other authorities, showing status of MORs, LOAs, Congressional Notifications, Obligations, Deliveries, and Closure.
- Participate in program reviews in a supporting role, taking/producing minutes and action items.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Two (2) years of work experience related to an understanding of Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, Building Partner Capacity, and Peacekeeping Operations.
- Advanced experience in related security cooperation areas and programs.
- General Skills: Strong computer, analytical skills, and the ability to research and communicate effectively in writing.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge and prior experience in Security Assistance policy and procedure.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite applications Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice-to-haves
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Advanced computer skills such as SharePoint, Access database, graphical arts, and media presentation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental care.
- Matching 401K.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Disability coverage.
