Program Analyst

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

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 Program Analyst to join our team for a client support position within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)).

This position will report to a CATHEXIS task lead who will assist them with their transition into their day-to-day responsibility of supporting our client; they will join a larger CATHEXIS team that supports other OUSD(P&R) offices.

The Program Analyst will provide administrative, analytical, process management, and cross-functional support to senior-level decision makers OUSD(P&R). They will regularly collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders within the Department of Defense (DoD) and with other government agencies to manage cross-cutting tasks.

The work location of this position is at the Pentagon.

 Responsibilities: 

• Providing operational services and knowledge management support including file consolidation and management on network-based applications
• Manages the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) tool:
• Coordinates assignments and requirements with responsible offices
• Tracks and oversees task timelines to ensure deadlines are met
• Reviews and quality-controls deliverables prior to submission to leadership
• Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure final products and subsequent tasks as necessary are disseminated to proper recipients
• Providing content analysis for classified and unclassified correspondence addressed to the White House, the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Members of Congress, and members of the public
• Facilitate visitors/office calls/inquiries
• Provides critical administrative support to senior leadership, to include identifying and scheduling leadership priorities, supporting meetings, and communicating with external parties on behalf of the Front Office
• Completes high-visibility and short-turn assignments as needed with minimum oversight
• Works closely with the OUSD(P&R) Executive Secretariat to create, update, and/or provide feedback on DoD directive/instructional documents, including synthesizing and/or deconflicting stakeholder inputs; processing final documents through interagency coordination
• Facilitate visitors/office calls/inquiries
• Responsible for coordinating facilities access, maintenance, and service for the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense OASD including the Decision Support Center conference Room and adjoining control room

Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, English or Journalism
• Five (5) years of experience
• Current Secret Clearance 
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity/experience with the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, writing, and editing skills Ability to multitask, track multiple deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and interact with senior leadership
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Experience with standard MS Office suite products and SharePoint
• Experience working in or supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense
• Experience providing customer service support
• Ability to maintain consistent performance in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Skill in communicating effectively and maintaining good working relations with diverse groups
• Self-motivated and does not require detailed management oversight - Organized with strong attention to detail
• Previous military experience or experience supporting the Federal Government

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [email protected]