Nakupuna Companies is looking for a Program Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) at the Pentagon. This position is 100% on-site. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and is a top-notch communicator. 

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  

• Maintain daily liaison with Flag and SES level managers and receive and process incoming correspondence, reports, and instructions. 
• Utilize DON correspondence tracking systems (e.g., ETMS2) to manage all SECNAV, OSD, and other external organizational taskers to include but not limited to Congressional taskers, instructions, notices, manuals, and acquisition correspondence. 
• Handle classified material and documents of varying security classifications in accordance with the security classification manual or DoD or DON security documentation. 
• Conduct studies, provide analyses and evaluations that provide organized, analytical assessments and evaluations in support of decision-making, management or administration, acquisition of models, methodologies and related software supporting studies, analyses or evaluations. 
• Provide acquisition research and development or program management within specified areas to include requirements definition, specification, detailed design, design review, documentation and testing, analyzing cost schedule variances, interpreting statutes, regulations and/or policy statements 
• Prepare draft responses to actions in a variety of formats including email, internal memoranda, and official correspondence using congressional or DON and DoD formats. 
• Prepare pre-meeting reviews, coordinate meetings, attend meetings, provide minutes for government approval, and track action items. 
• Coordinate, collect, consolidate, and analyze information in support of office. Prepare reports and presentations to support action officers. Conduct director-level action item tracking. Coordinate with directors and external agency personnel to facilitate completion of action items.   
• Draft briefings and concept papers by compiling data and coordinating inputs. 
• Schedule and manage internal and external meetings, teleconferences, and program reviews. 
• Manage and maintain quality control of official files and shared online library, in accordance with DON guidelines. 
• Manage all aspects of onboarding and the checkout of personnel to include permanent staff, rotational staff, and visitors. 
• Track key IT assets for respective offices.  
• Assist with escort requirements. 
• Assist with the planning and coordination of official Navy ceremonies. 

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, especially with high level stakeholders.  
• Experience interpreting DoD or Navy acquisition statutes, regulations and/or policy statements and demonstrated understanding of the acquisition process. 
• Proven track record in project management, including managing complex multi-stakeholder tasks and deliverables, and evaluating business operations and processes to determine effectiveness. 
• Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, and ability to multi-task. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Experience editing technical documents to ensure proper format, grammar, and style. 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  
• Correspondence management experience is preferred. 

Education and Experience: This position requires 5 years relevant acquisition experience with an emphasis on participating in acquisition research and development or program management within specified technical or operational areas to include requirements definition, specification, detailed design, design review, documentation and testing, analyzing cost schedule variances, interpreting statutes, regulations and/or policy statements. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and DoD/DON tasker systems (e.g., ETMS2). Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and working with SES/FO/GO is highly recommended. This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent with a combination of education and experience.

Clearance: Active Secret. Must be a U.S. citizen.  

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.