Senior Program Analyst

As a Senior Program Analyst at KSA Integration, you'll be responsible for leading Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Assessment (PPBEA) reform efforts. This includes managing reporting, dashboard analysis, and performance metrics, as well as overseeing budget development and monitoring execution. Additionally, you'll coordinate governance transformation initiatives and develop frameworks for prioritization.

To qualify for the Senior Program Analyst role at KSA Integration, you'll need a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years in logistics or program management, or a Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in the Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) PPBEA frameworks is essential, along with a secret clearance and strong writing skills for reports and action plans.

KSA Integration provides a robust benefits package for Senior Program Analysts, including medical, dental, and vision plans with significant company contributions. Other benefits include paid time off, a flexible work environment, a 401K with company match, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement programs, and paid federal holidays.

While not strictly a requirement, having experience with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) or related Department of Defense (DoD) community programs is highly preferred for candidates applying for the Senior Program Analyst position at KSA Integration. This experience can enhance your understanding of the specific needs and dynamics of the role.

Preferred skills for the Senior Program Analyst position at KSA Integration include certifications such as Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Additionally, experience with governance transformation and budget oversight will be advantageous, along with a solid grasp of Common Output Levels of Service (COLS).

When answering this question, highlight specific programs or projects you've worked on that relate to Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Assessment (PPBEA) reform. Discuss your role in optimizing resources and how your contributions helped achieve project goals.

A strong response would detail each component of the PPBEA framework, providing concrete examples of how you have applied or interacted with this process in previous roles. Emphasize how modifications to this framework can improve organizational efficiency.

Discuss your systematic approach to budget development, such as involving key stakeholders, utilizing historical data for predictions, and implementing regular review cycles. Mention tools or software you've used to track spending and adjust budgets as needed.

Provide an overview of any specific projects or initiatives where you've utilized COLS, emphasizing your analytical abilities and how you've driven performance improvements based on COLS metrics.

Share insights on your prioritization process, perhaps mentioning tools or methodologies such as Agile or Kanban. Discuss any experiences where you successfully balanced multiple projects and met deadlines.

Highlight your approach to governance transformation, including stakeholder involvement, change management techniques, and how you ensure that new governance structures align with organizational objectives. Share specific instances where your initiatives led to positive change.

Explain your methods for simplifying data presentations, such as using visual aids and summaries. Discuss how you've tailored your communication style to accommodate various audiences, ensuring clarity in your messages.

Illustrate your answer with specific examples of process improvements you've implemented. Discuss the problem, the solution you proposed, and the measurable impacts that resulted from your intervention.

Provide examples of how you’ve developed or utilized dashboards in your previous roles. Discuss the metrics you focused on, the insights you derived, and how they influenced decision-making processes.

Describe a logical, step-by-step approach to create a prioritization framework, perhaps mentioning factors like urgency, impact, resource availability, and stakeholder input. Show how this method ensures that key initiatives receive the attention they deserve.