Associate Planning & Program Analyst (Industrial Base Policy Program)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong><br><br>ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.</p></div><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>ANSER is seeking an Associate Strategic Planning &amp; Program Analyst to provide operations and analysis support within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role, you will support GIES leadership in strategic planning, program management, and transformation initiatives. You will assist with data analysis, project tracking, and the preparation of briefings and reports to inform leadership decision-making.</p> <p><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with strategic planning, program management, and implementation support for GIES missions, economic security initiatives, and the National Defense Strategy (NDS).</li> <li>Support the development and maintenance of project plans, roadmaps, and plan of actions and milestones (POAMs) for strategic projects.</li> <li>Conduct data collection, research, and basic analysis to inform program and project recommendations.</li> <li>Assist senior leadership with preparation of reports, briefings, and other communications for internal and external audiences, including DoD leadership, analysts, interagency stakeholders, allies, and Congress.</li> <li>Support process improvement, transformation, and governance initiatives within GIES.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of metrics, performance measures, and reporting tools for strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Assist with tracking program progress, deliverables, and project outcomes.</li> <li>Support coordination of interagency and cross-functional activities related to strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Help draft documentation, presentations, and white papers to communicate program goals, status, and recommendations.</li> <li>Conduct initial research and due diligence to support analyses of program options and recommendations.</li> <li>Support leadership in identifying and assessing potential business or program risks.</li> <li>Assist with preparing decision support materials for leadership consideration.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <