Senior Program Analyst OPNAV N9I SCN

Senior Program Analyst

Cowan & Associates, Inc. (Cowan) is a subsidiary of Tribal Tech, LLC, a Native American, woman-owned 8(m) certified small business, headquartered in Alexandria, VA. We provide a diverse range of management and technical consulting services including all areas of Program Management, Financial Management, Administration / Readiness Support, Data Analysis, Logistics Support, Administrative Support, Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), LLS, Information Technology (IT) Support, and Technical Assistance. Our staff operates with the highest standards and principles that support legal and ethical business practices. Our guiding principles of "People, Performance and Partnership" embody an environment where employees are empowered and can flourish, and clients may fully benefit from our specialized capabilities. Cowan is looking for a Senior Program Analyst to assist the OPNAV Warfare Integration Division (N9I), Shipbuilding Conversion Navy (SCN) in the development of long and short-range program plans and strategies, and goals and priorities to support next generation shipbuilding. The mission and function of the Division is to integrate war fighting goals and objectives into the battle force requirements development process to enhance war fighting capabilities. The scope of work includes all matters pertaining to ship acquisition, programming, and budgeting to include leading a collaborative process to explore, develop, and assess advanced concepts and force architectures to evolve the requirements for recapitalization of the Navy's future ship force structure.

Location : Pentagon, Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Development, Assessment and Reporting

• Research and prepare budget analysis, reports and supporting documentation.
• Interface with OPNAV Staff, Offices of the Deputy Assistant Secretaries of the Navy for Budget / Ships, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, Program Executive Offices and others to assess, analyze, interpret, and collate POM and other budget data and information to support shipbuilding programs.
• Monitor and report the impact of reprogramming actions on shipbuilding program requirements and cost-to-complete categories.
• Provide analysis support for N9I resource sponsors in the program budget review process and development of the POM supporting the DPG, the Maritime Strategy, the CNOG, and the FSA / FFA.
• Analyze initiatives aimed at overall cost reduction including but not limited to cost benefit analyses, cost avoidance, and alternative funding options.
• Assist in preparing a cost estimate associated with preparing the Annual Report to Congress (RTC) on Long Range Plan for Construction of Naval Vessels using the guidance, methods, and tools provided by the Office of the Secretary for Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE).
• Liaise with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Cost Engineering office (SEA 05C) for ship cost estimating and refinement of Navy Force Affordability Model or similar model for shipbuilding plan cost estimates.

Action Officer (AO) / Requirements Officer (RO) Support

Program and Quantitative Analyst Support

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent project management skills.

Proficient in the usage of MS Office applications and Program Budget Information System.

Proven ability to perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

Ability to demonstrate good judgment / decision making skills and to take initiative.

Detail orientated with strong ability to anticipate needs and problems and act accordingly.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, business, law, government, physical science, or management discipline such as business administration, accounting, finance, economics.

Experience At least 10 years of general experience highlighting strategic decision-making, complex problem solving, development and implementation of specialized solutions, facilitation of team communication, and design and implementation of business processes and controls specifically as they relate to POM development and supporting the PPBE process.

Four (4) years highlighting knowledge of Navy programming and supporting resource sponsors as it relates to FAIM, the Navy's 30-year shipbuilding tables, PPBE process, and iSMIS.

Surface or Submarine qualified officer preferred.

Security Clearance : SECRET

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