Senior Program Analyst (req-47)

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication based on customer requirements. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, learning solutions, performance improvement and business process redesign, data analytics and visualization, and audit services – each delivered through an integrated approach to operational excellence focusing on customer defined value.

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. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. 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 dynamic Senior Program Analyst to join our team! The Senior Program Analyst will serve as a Project Lead, providing program/project and event planning support to the Events Management Team in support of the Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development (OTED) Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Outreach and/or Economic Development client teams. The Senior Program Analyst will lead the effort to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close the project and all associated requirements, tasks, and deliverables. 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform administrative, program/project, and event planning support for Events Management team members and leadership
• Support and serve as Project Lead on OTED client programs and projects
• Host, attend, and participate in virtual team and client meetings to determine client support needs, assess and ensure client satisfaction, provide project updates, and present deliverables 
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Support the OTED client in developing, planning, and executing various events, programs, and projects
• Develop and oversee the development of project plans, production trackers, briefings, talking points, data reports, agendas, invitations, scripts, proposals, PowerPoints, FAQs, flyers, social media and marketing materials, and other deliverables, in support of OTED client programs
• Conduct research and provide research—and experience-based guidance and advice to the internal project team and client team regarding current or proposed projects and programs
• Prepare clear, grammatically correct, and accurate meeting minutes, as needed
• Submit high-quality deliverables to the client on or ahead of time and ensure timely delivery of products to the client by project team 
• Communicate with the Events Management team members and managers, as well as the OTED client team, to determine client support needs, assess and ensure client satisfaction, and build rapport
• Peer review and edit for quality deliverables prepared by team members for the OTED client, prior to delivery to the client team
• Collaborate with subcontractors to facilitate OTED client support
• Travel with the OTED client team up to several times per year for approximately one week at a time to provide on-site collaboration and support of the OTED client at site visits and program events held throughout the country

Requirements: 

• 1+ years of relevant experience and a PhD 
• 3+ years of relevant experience and an MS/MA; or 
• 5+ years of relevant experience and a BS/BA; or 
• 15+ years of relevant experience and Associates Degree/no degree 
• 3+ years managing personnel 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Pro, and Excel 
• Experience with Asana, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and PowerBI 
• Availability to work (primarily remotely) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday-Fridays. 
• Ability to travel with the team/client multiple times per year 
• Ability to obtain a minimum of NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries) for a Veterans Affairs Public Trust Clearance 

Skills: 

• Excellent writing/editing skills 
• Strong project management and leadership skills 
• Strong written, grammar, and communication skills 
• Efficient and excellent time management skills 
• Strong personnel management and coaching skills 
• Team player who demonstrates accountability 
• Self-starter with the discipline to work productively in a remote environ