Program Analyst

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun. Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last six years. The Senior Program Analyst will provide strategic program management and analytic support to the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) G-9's Installation Analytics and Common Output Levels of Service (COLS) Program. This position plays a pivotal role in refining the COLS framework, managing performance and cost data collection, supporting dashboard development, and facilitating decision-making for resource allocation across Marine Corps installations. The analyst will engage in high-level coordination, program development, and stakeholder communications to support Marine Corps modernization, readiness, and resiliency goals. Required Skills Over 10 years of professional experience in program analysis, operations research, or a related field. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (in business, public administration, analytics, or a related field). Strong background in strategic planning, program management, and policy implementation. Demonstrated experience facilitating data-driven decision-making in government or military environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, for developing reports, briefings, and cost analyses. Experience supporting PPBEA (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Assessment) or similar government financial planning frameworks. Proven ability to support conference planning and executive-level briefings (e.g., FOAG, CWIG, MCI3B, ILMP).
Secret ClearanceDesired Skills Familiarity with tools such as MCPRIME, COLS App, Power BI, and other decision-support platforms.
Experience analyzing and validating labor and non-labor cost estimates, including integration with PBIS and DAI systems.
Understanding of military installations' functions, readiness reporting systems (e.g., DRRS), and performance metrics.
Experience with modeling and simulation validation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-3022).
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with HQ-level leadership and cross-functional teams.
Ability to lead or support the development of training materials, policy documentation, and analytical white papers.
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package. We are an E-Verify Employer