Top Secret Cleared Local Remote Portfolio, Program, and Project Analyst (PPPA)

What does a typical day look like for the Portfolio, Program, and Project Analyst?

• Assisting with the development and administration of RDT&E contracts, including tasks such as the development of solicitation material, administration of source selection reviews, and assessing technical solutions.
• Monitoring project performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.
• Maintaining and monitoring program budgets to include gathering and reviewing monthly reporting information from project/program performers and developing budget execution plans.
• Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of all activities associated with assigned task order projects.
• Providing support to Portfolio and Program Managers in their continued engagement with DHS S&T customers on the receipt, prioritization, and regular reporting of their operational capability gaps.
• Providing data collection and analyses of user requirements and of existing and emerging systems, capabilities, and technologies.
• Performing routine tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling, writing internal memos, maintaining and updating Program Management records, filing, intranet website maintenance, preparing and reviewing presentations, records maintenance, and coordinating daily operations of the assigned program.
• Assisting with planning technology transitions to the respective operational customer.
• Attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and program reviews at the direction of the program or project manager to provide a programmatic and technical review, record meeting minutes, and contribute to the program management dialogue with performers.
• Providing assistance in managing and responding to program-aligned S&T Executive Secretary data calls, compiling information, and preparing information for reporting to senior leadership.
• Supporting the identification, assessment, evaluation, and testing of existing and emerging technologies, systems, and capabilities, including coordination with related government, academic, and industry programs; attending meetings and symposia; coordinating meetings and program reviews, and supporting program advocacy including development and production of presentation materials.

What qualifications do you look for?

• Must Have An Active Secret Clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of experience.
• Applicants selected must Possess a current Top Secret Security Clearance and be eligible to receive DHS Suitability.
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing program management and analytical support to programs and projects serving DHS Mission Areas such as Physical and Cyber Security, Border & Immigration Enforcement, and Infrastructure Protection.
• Experience monitoring project development performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Proven results-oriented problem-solving abilities. Experience with presentation graphics and/or spreadsheet tools.
• Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments.
• Experience providing program and/or project management support on research and development contracts. 
• Experience facilitating the resolution of customer requirements, including helping to identify and document capability gaps, formulate and develop technological solutions, and participate in and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Experience preparing and reviewing presentations, reports, project schedules, and weekly status inputs.
• Experience supporting the development and production of architectures, organizational charts, and operations plans and procedures, including program Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience supporting DHS components and agencies either operationally or through project management.