Program Analyst, Lead

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Norfolk, VA (Hybrid)

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Program Analyst, Lead to support development of the project budget, technical reports, project activities, schedules, and proposals. Assist Project Manager with managing and tracking project related requirements and contractual deliverables.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under minimal supervision; develops projects plans, collects data and provides budget and research and cost analysis.
• Assists in performing project and risk analysis and assessment and development of mitigation strategies.
• Maintains awareness of required project-related deliverables to ensure timely data input and submission.
• Develops cost estimates, status reports, and budget estimates.
• Tracks project activities, schedules, issues, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Compiles reports and interprets financial data for project planning and performance.
• Prepares responses to project and program data calls.
• Participates, records, and disseminates project and customer meeting minutes.
• Tracks project-related administrative activity.
• Preparation of status reports, data collections and analysis.
• Drafts and sends project-related correspondence.
• Tracks project metrics and provides data and analysis to the Project Manager.
• Prepares responses to project and program data calls.
• Must be willing to work in the main office, and visit the lab facility as required.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Six (6) + years of experience in the analysis of funding, expenses, tracking labor hours and materials, or other direct costs, and preparation of status reports.
• Two (2) + years of Contract Management experience, to include:
  
  
  
  • Development of Program Acquisition Documentation
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Development of Cost Estimates
  • Development of Program Status Reports
  
  
  
  
• Proficiency in MS Office suite with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree depending on contractual requirements.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.