The Role
Provides administrative, executive, and program coordination support to the Blue UAS Cleared List Program Office. Responsibilities include managing calendars, meetings, travel authorizations, correspondence, action trackers, decision logs, records, reports, presentations, and administrative workflows. The analyst monitors suspense dates, coordinates communications among stakeholders, maintains documentation, and identifies process improvements. The role is based onsite in San Diego and requires U.S. citizenship and an active or interim security clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Program Analyst
ROLE
We need an experienced Program Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the administrative, operational, and organizational functions of the Blue UAS Cleared List Program Office, which oversees the review and approval of commercial drone systems for use across the Department of War. In this role, you will provide executive and administrative support to the Government Program Manager and program leadership, coordinate calendars, travel, and correspondence, and maintain administrative records and action item trackers supporting Government program management. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Program Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the administrative, operational, and organizational functions of the Blue UAS Cleared List Program Office, which oversees the review and approval of commercial drone systems for use across the Department of War. In this role, you will provide executive and administrative support to the Government Program Manager and program leadership, coordinate calendars, travel, and correspondence, and maintain administrative records and action item trackers supporting Government program management. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the administrative, operational, and organizational functions of the Government Blue List Program Office
- Provides executive and administrative support to the Government Blue List Program Manager and program leadership, including management of calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel
- Coordinates program office communications and administrative workflows among Government personnel, contractor personnel, and external stakeholders
- Coordinates and maintains program office calendars, meeting schedules, action item trackers, decision logs, travel trackers, and suspense items
- Coordinates Government travel activities, including preparation, tracking, and reporting of travel authorization requests and associated travel documentation
- Prepares executive correspondence, briefing materials, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
- Organizes, maintains, and manages program documentation, electronic repositories, administrative records, and office workflows
- Monitors recurring administrative requirements, suspense dates, and action items and provides timely status updates to Government leadership
- Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes, office workflows, and organizational efficiency
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Communications, or a related administrative/analytical field preferred (equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Demonstrated experience coordinating destination travel itineraries and maintaining a centralized, real time travel tracker for program personnel
- Advanced proficiency in managing executive calendars, prioritizing competing demands, and preparing professional meeting agendas, minutes, and briefing packages
- Familiarity with federal travel regulations and experience assisting with the administrative preparation and processing of Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) or utilization of systems like the Defense Travel System (DTS) preferred
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaborative platforms (SharePoint, MS Teams)
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- San Diego, CA – DCMA Facility
CLEARANCE
- Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
- Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility – W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $80,000 – $115,000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Communications, or a related administrative or analytical field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
- Experience coordinating destination travel itineraries and maintaining a centralized, real-time travel tracker
- Advanced proficiency managing executive calendars and prioritizing competing demands
- Experience preparing professional meeting agendas, minutes, and briefing packages
- Familiarity with federal travel regulations and preparation or processing of Travel Authorization Requests
- Experience using the Defense Travel System or similar travel systems
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with collaborative platforms, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Active or interim Department of War security clearance
- Favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation
- U.S. citizenship
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The Company
What We Do
West 4th Strategy provides rapid response technology services to civilian, defense, and homeland security customers. We build and mobilize dynamic teams of qualified technologists who embody competence, professionalism, and a commitment to results. We excel at moving fast to find the right people to get the job done. And the best part of our technology teams? They make the government’s mission their mission. Our teams work with a sense of purpose to power the government. West 4th Strategy. Our work defines us.
