Program Analyst (Junior/Entry)

Overview We're looking for talented individuals to join our Huntsville, AL team who can translate their problem-solving acumen, mathematical forecasting skills, and data analytic background into well-structured analyses. At Tecolote Research we offer first class benefits, a competitive salary, collaborative and innovative work environments, along with opportunities for growth and development. Plus, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about "Supporting our nations most critical programs". Responsibilities Facilitating the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Executing (PPBE) process. Developing and maintaining program acquisition documentation and program schedules. Performing analysis of budgets and schedules needed to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned portions of a program or programs. Managing all project funds and ensuring funding obligation goals are met. Providing advice on financial analysis issues, concerns, and special projects. Coordinating, negotiating, and resolving financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements. Preparing Information Papers in response to Congressional inquiries or funding cuts. Monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met. Interfacing with management, responding to their requests for financial data. Resolving reporting and compliance issues. Interfacing with the Government Program Manager supporting all tasks and subtasks for program direction. Effectively communicating and coordinating with the military leadership, US Government customers, and Contractors. Planning and assisting major system life cycle support tasks/functions including requirements definition, acquisition, integration, test and evaluation, fielding/installation, and disposition. Establishing and/or maintaining a risk management plan for the program. Participating in weekly project meetings to review project progress and issues. Skills Required U.S. Citizenship (required). Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance (required). Must have 24 hours of quantitative/analytic courses Excellent qualitative, quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition policies desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include the ability to produce graphs and tables, pivot tables, use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint. Experience developing PandR Forms for large acquisition programs desired. Experience with producing Milestone acquisition documentation desired. Experience with Government tools and systems such as Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR), General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT), and PandR Forms desired. Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Vetera s]