Junior Program Analyst

Sayres is seeking a Junior Program Analyst to provide executive, program management, analytical, and administrative support to a U.S. Navy program office. This position will assist with project coordination, executive-level communications, deliverable tracking, process improvement, and daily program office operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of program initiatives, projects, and administrative activities.
• Monitor project management systems and track schedules, milestones, risks, action items, deliverables, and task status.
• Review current processes and assist with documenting procedures and developing process-improvement plans.
• Coordinate program office operations, including records management, correspondence, schedules, long-range planning, and deliverable tracking.
• Manage executive-level calendars using Microsoft Outlook, including program reviews, meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and official functions.
• Develop presentations, briefing materials, status reports, and other executive-level communications.
• Brief customers and stakeholders on project progress, milestones, risks, and outstanding actions.
• Serve as a point of contact for major program events and support program leadership with special initiatives and ad hoc requirements.
• Research and prepare background information and logistics for meetings, travel, engagements, and major program milestones.
• Use SharePoint and other Navy or program-specific systems to conduct research, manage documentation, and maintain program records.
• Maintain sensitive program information in accordance with Navy policies and procedures.
• Monitor incoming communications and accurately document and distribute messages and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of recent, relevant experience in program, project, executive, or administrative support.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or a similar defense acquisition organization.
• Experience developing presentations, preparing written materials, and briefing customers or stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, initiative, and responsiveness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated program team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements, priorities, and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, English, project management, or a related field.
• three or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SharePoint and project or task management tools.
• Experience supporting senior executives or Navy program office leadership.

This position description provides a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the position. Incumbents may be asked to perform other position-related tasks as required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices throughout the United States and a presence abroad.

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