Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. 

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities.  We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy, model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience, work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team, and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results. 

We are looking for a Senior Program Analyst to join our team!  The Senior Program Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) by performing a variety of technical, managerial, and administrative project tasks.  This job is central to the Resource and Program Integration team and is responsible for providing research, analysis, and recommendations on OUSD P&R strategic priorities. 

This position is located in Arlington, VA (Pentagon).

Responsibilities  

• Analyze OUSD P&R research proposals for relevance and enterprise benefits
• Conduct analysis on DoD and OUSD(P&R) strategic level priorities
• Synthesize large amounts of information into read-ahead and policy documents
• Review and apply critical thinking to content; assess for relevance to the organization
• Conduct analysis, provide advice and recommendations to Government leadership; draft policies or procedures on programs and provide recommendations for concur/non-concur
• Advise, assist, and facilitate analytic research studies and projects to develop new, improved policies and programs; optimize the use of available resources to achieve program goals
• Coordinate and expedite projects for Government staff who represent the OUSD(P&R) at high-level decision-making meetings
• Participate in special projects, integrated product teams, and studies for improving resource management processes and practices and meeting established goals and objectives. Research and investigate new or improved processes and practices for application to OUSD(P&R) programs and operations
• Assist with the development of and provide tracking support for OUSD(P&R)-wide strategic planning performance goals; support development of the OUSD P&R Strategic management plan
• Support Government staff in the development of appropriate DoD positions concerning the merits of specific issues and their impact on DoD operations and resources; prepare reports to justify recommendations, prove conclusions, and document alternatives in a variety of OUSD(P&R) program areas
• Provide administrative and/or professional management support to a variety of projects and studies involving operational requirements including the following: organizational planning, functional studies, administrative procedures, position management, personnel and staffing management, manpower utilization, and implementing processes and standards

Qualifications (Required)

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years professional work experience
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense (OUSD preferred)
• Ability to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision
  • Demonstrated skills to perform all required duties
• Experience with standard MS Office suite products including Excel and SharePoint

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Degree in Political Science, Strategy, International Affairs or similar
• Master’s degree preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to work extended hours when required
  • Experience working in or supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense; strong understanding of the organizational structure of both DoD and OUSD preferred
• Experience supporting DoD readiness issues
• Experience using Advanced Enterprise Analytics at the Defense Department (Advana)
• Experience providing customer service support will be considered an asset

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [email protected]