Akima Data Management (ADM) has an opportunity for a detail-oriented Project Analyst in support of the U.S. Department of Education’s Information Assurance Services (IAS) Division. The Project Analyst must possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in writing. This role requires a driven and proactive professional with the ability to work both independently and with a team. The selected candidate for this position shall support the client by overseeing and coordinating projects, providing direct support to leadership, contributing to project planning, preparing and maintaining documentation, monitoring project activities, and evaluating overall project health. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the ADM team and government client to complete requirements with little oversight.

Prepare and presenting briefings and reports

Support Senior ED Leaders and management in their negotiation of ED budget proposals, policy positions, data collection and audit initiatives within the federal realm.

Monitor and analyze data to track operating programs, and evaluating their effectiveness for strategic goals, and plan improvements. Monitor and evaluate operating units and activities to determine compliance with applicable directives, procedures and policies.

Work with the team and take lead where required in the planning, coordination, marketing, and thorough preparation of Division and Department-wide events such as the Department’s Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, and IAS instructional sessions and workshops.

Organize, manage, and maintain critical documents and records, ensuring compliance and content clarity.

Work with the Knowledge Manager to assist in the standardization and compliance of written content owned by the Division.

Collaborate with SMEs as needed to develop written content such as Division-wide email communications, web page content, instructional guidance, etc.

Draft clear and concise written content for final review.

Comprehend complex ED writing styles, financial matters and policy issues to assist Government employees with all levels of correspondence.

Create, review, and refine technical documents and reports.

Engage Division leadership to facilitate development of positions and strategies to promote policy priorities.

Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow and communication

Conduct policy analyses to provide a better understanding of the implications of alternative policy approaches and make recommendations to senior leadership.

Keep senior management informed of progress or programs and advising of significant developments impacting plans.

Maintain a continuous liaison with other agencies, ED offices to ensure communication and mission directives are integrated throughout.

Qualifications

Education or experience in office or organizational management

College Degree preferredAbility to obtain/maintain Public Trust Clearance

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Strong attention to detail, including follow-up on pending tasks and the ability to track end-to-end processes for the flow of task-related information.

Excellent writing, communication, and critical thinking skills

Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, to include template conversion, and ensuring 508 compliance in Word and PDF

Exceptional organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills

Excellent document and repository management skills

Ability to collaborate effectively within a team

Ability to lead coordination efforts across various tasks and projects

Proficiency in notetaking and documenting detailed meeting minutes

Willing to learn new skills and tools when required

Must have experience working from home and demonstrating excellent time management skills and on-time task completion

Knowledge of SharePoint or webpage design is an advantage

Experience in technical writing, content development, and/or content layout is an advantage

Pay Range

$100,000 - $115,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Job ID

2024-14582

Work Type

Remote

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).