Program Analyst at Partner Forces in Washington, DC

As a consultant at Partner Forces, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients’ day in and day out. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, our partners, and our clients to ideate, initiate and complete tasks, projects, and initiatives. You will work on mission-oriented projects, where you will bring forward actionable insights, solve complex problems, and thrive on delivering meaningful solutions. Partner Forces is grounded in our core values of integrity, excellence, positivity, candor, determination, and teamwork. Our culture is a reflection of this, ensuring that we: Apply solution-oriented thinking to challenges and opportunities. Thrive by remaining agile and embracing change. Work to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued as teammates and contributors.Bring out the best in others by applying sound judgment and exuding principled genuineness. Embrace a continuous learning and growth mindset. Encourage an open dialogue even when it is hard. Continuously promoting teamwork and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and teams As an employee at Partner Forces, you’ll join a team of consultants who share a passion for prioritizing collaboration, crafting solutions to mitigate risk, protecting critical infrastructure and helping our national security and industry partner tackle their most pressing challenges. At Partner Forces, we take our employees’ well-being and growth as seriously as we do our mission. You will be challenged every day, but we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand, so we offer a wide array of benefits that support the well-being and personal and professional development of our employees. What we are looking for: We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Program Analyst to support a DHS front office and broader program operations environment. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys solving problems, organizing information, supporting strategic and operational initiatives, and helping leadership make informed decisions in a fast-paced mission-focused setting. The Program Analyst will support a range of activities including program coordination, data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, communications support, and operational tracking. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable balancing analytical responsibilities with coordination and collaboration across teams. This is a fully onsite position requiring strong communication skills, responsiveness, and the ability to work closely with government and contractor stakeholders in a dynamic environment. What you will do as a Program Analyst: Program & Operational Support Support day-to-day program operations through coordination, tracking, and organizational support activities Assist with managing program deliverables, action items, milestones, and reporting requirements Monitor and track operational priorities, ensuring timely follow-up and completion of assigned tasks Support leadership with planning, coordination, and execution of program activities and initiatives Develop and maintain trackers, status reports, dashboards, and other program management tools Analysis & Reporting Gather, organize, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources to support leadership decision-making Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders Conduct data analysis and identify trends, risks, gaps, or opportunities to support program improvements Assist with developing metrics, performance tracking mechanisms, and operational reporting processes Support quality assurance and review efforts to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables Communication & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate across government and contractor teams to support information sharing and program execution Draft meeting summaries, correspondence, briefing materials, and other program communications Support meeting planning, facilitation, and follow-up activities, including action item tracking Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders across varying levels of leadership Process Improvement & Strategic Support Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, coordination, and program processes Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc leadership requests as needed Assist with documenting standard operating procedures, workflows, and best practices Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience 2+ years of experience supporting program management, operations, analysis, or coordination efforts in a government or professional services environment Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality deliverables Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook Ability to work onsite daily in a professional client environment Active DHS suitability or ability to obtain/maintain required clearance/access Experience supporting DHS or other federal programs or front office environments Familiarity with program management, reporting, or operational coordination processes Experience developing briefings, dashboards, trackers, or executive-level materials Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams Ideal Candidate: This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting mission-focused work through strong organization, analysis, communication, and collaboration. The right candidate is proactive, dependable, and eager to contribute to both the operational and strategic success of the team while building strong relationships across stakeholders. Next Steps: If your application looks like a match, someone from our People Operations team will reach out to schedule a phone screening. During this conversation, we will determine if the current or future position aligns with your experience and skills. If things go well, from there you'll meet with members from the project team, including the hiring manager and teammates, and possibly be asked to submit a writing assessment to showcase your practical knowledge. If we find you are a match, you’ll get a call offering you the role. While we wish we could hire every great candidate who comes our way, the reality is that we can't. If you are not selected, we will be sure to connect with you and let you know so you can move on with your search. We will also keep your resume for future needs. We look forward to reviewing your application! At Partner Forces, we consider many factors when making compensation decisions, reflecting the unique skills and experiences each candidate brings, as well as organizational and contractual needs. An estimate of the salary range for this role is included here. We believe that salary is just one component of your total compensation package. Our goal is to support your growth and reward your contributions in a meaningful way. We look forward to exploring this further with you during the interview process. Annual Salary Range $68,000—$78,000 USD The Company Partner Forces, LLC is a management consulting firm specializing in helping homeland security partners tackle their most pressing and complex challenges. We provide holistic, integrated solutions across the homeland and national security enterprise, offering expertise in program development and analysis, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, technology implementation, security and preparedness assessment, and business process improvement. Partner Forces is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at recruiting@partnerforces.com.