MDW Associates, LLC ยท 4 months ago
Senior Program Analyst
MDW Associates is a consulting firm providing services to federal government clients. They are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition by managing Acquisition Talent Management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and optimizing data management strategies.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop optimized data management and transformation strategies to execute more efficient management of the DON AWF
Collect and review DON AWF data for quality assurance, analyze trends and patterns to inform program assessments, and investigate and resolve any data anomalies or unexpected findings
Compile, summarize, and format data for reporting purposes, configuring metrics, analyses, charts, and slides into a presentation-ready format to support DATM briefs
Coordinate the nomination and selection processes for various nominative programs, training, and awards in collaboration with DATM staff and DON system commands (SYSCOMs)
Monitor DON compliance with established nominative program policies and implementing guidance, proposing and implementing government-approved corrective actions as necessary across SYSCOMs
Analyze current and future needs for AWF rotations, training, and awards programs; attend meetings and provide minutes for government approval
Organize guest speakers for nominative training opportunities and events. Facilitate participation of nominative program members as guest speakers at other AWF events
Assist in the development and creation of the quarterly DATM newsletter by collaborating with team members to gather content, edit articles, and design layout to ensure timely and engaging communication with stakeholders
Support the development and maintenance of the DATM SharePoint site, ensuring timely content updates, and integration of relevant data repositories, calendars, and program resources to enhance stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing
Provide programmatic and administrative support to DATM-led acquisition reform initiatives, including tracking implementation progress, collecting stakeholder input, and preparing related reports and briefing materials
Qualification
Required
Directly relevant experience supporting Defense Acquisition Workforce programs and policies with the DoD or DON
Knowledge of DON nominative program policies and implementing guidance, proposing and implementing government-approved corrective actions as necessary across SYSCOMs
Experience supporting AWF rotations, training, and awards programs
Demonstrated experience collecting and reviewing DON AWF data for quality assurance, analyzing trends and patterns to inform program assessments
Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization (the highest organizational levels within the U.S. Navy) and working with Senior Executive Service Civilians, and Flag Officers/General Officers is highly recommended
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience with acquisition workforce policies and requirements for the DoD or DON
Candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance (required U.S. citizenship)
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
Retirement/401(k)
Flexible Leave Policy
Company
MDW Associates, LLC
MDW specializes in providing DoD and other federal clients with comprehensive data analysis, acquisition management, financial management, cost estimating, financial systems integration, and administrative support.