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Program Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 80000 - 115000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Program Analyst
ROLE
We need an experienced Program Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the administrative operational and organizational functions of the Blue UAS Cleared List Program Office which oversees the review and approval of commercial drone systems for use across the Department of this role you will provide executive and administrative support to the Government Program Manager and program leadership coordinate calendars travel and correspondence and maintain administrative records and action item trackers supporting Government program management. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Program Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the administrative operational and organizational functions of the Blue UAS Cleared List Program Office which oversees the review and approval of commercial drone systems for use across the Department of this role you will provide executive and administrative support to the Government Program Manager and program leadership coordinate calendars travel and correspondence and maintain administrative records and action item trackers supporting Government program management. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the administrative operational and organizational functions of the Government Blue List Program Office
- Provides executive and administrative support to the Government Blue List Program Manager and program leadership including management of calendars scheduling meetings and coordinating travel
- Coordinates program office communications and administrative workflows among Government personnel contractor personnel and external stakeholders
- Coordinates and maintains program office calendars meeting schedules action item trackers decision logs travel trackers and suspense items
- Coordinates Government travel activities including preparation tracking and reporting of travel authorization requests and associated travel documentation
- Prepares executive correspondence briefing materials meeting agendas meeting minutes reports and presentations
- Organizes maintains and manages program documentation electronic repositories administrative records and office workflows
- Monitors recurring administrative requirements suspense dates and action items and provides timely status updates to Government leadership
- Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes office workflows and organizational efficiency
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Communications or a related administrative/analytical field preferred (equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Demonstrated experience coordinating destination travel itineraries and maintaining a centralized real time travel tracker for program personnel
- Advanced proficiency in managing executive calendars prioritizing competing demands and preparing professional meeting agendas minutes and briefing packages
- Familiarity with federal travel regulations and experience assisting with the administrative preparation and processing of Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) or utilization of systems like the Defense Travel System (DTS) preferred
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and collaborative platforms (SharePoint MS Teams)
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- San Diego CA DCMA Facility
CLEARANCE
- Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
- Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $80000 $115000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health dental and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
As a nation-wide provider of high-tech professionals, West 4th Strategy arms federal agencies and prime contractors with empowered professionals in data analytics, cybersecurity, systems integration, infrastructure management, and program management.
