Program Analyst I

Cayuse Holdings

Program Analyst I supporting resource allocation and budgeting for Cayuse. Responsible for financial planning, reports, and stakeholder liaison.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides expert advice and guidance to officials on program planning, budgeting, programming, and contract management activities
Develops, recommends, and provides interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures
Identifies overall operational efficiencies, risks and achievements and provides analysis on means to reduce risks and improve resource utilization to optimize operations
Plans, organizes, and evaluates contract actions
Provides expert assistance, advice, and guidance in all aspects of the program planning and contracting processes
Provides expert financial and budgetary support
Develops Out-Year financial plans and budget estimates for supplemental programs
Drafts program plans and performance reports
Establishes and maintains liaison and serves as the focal point for the coordination and communication with appropriate offices, overseas posts, and U.S. government agencies
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a high school diploma, associate’s degree preferred
5+ years’ experience serving as an analyst in planning, developing, coordinating, and conducting analyses for overall operational efficiencies/inefficiencies, program-related trends, effectiveness in achieving planned goals, objectives, and milestones, and effective budgetary/resource utilization
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Federal contracting and budgeting
Experience identifying complex cross-cutting areas of program requirements and needs in order to address significant organizational concerns
Experience providing expert advice and preparing and presenting controversial reports on program status to senior management officials
Experience applying various laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources
Experience conducting detailed analyses of functions and work processes; and presenting recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
Secret Clearance is required.
Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
Telemedicine.
Dental & Vision.
EAP.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
Paid Time Off.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program planningbudgetingcontract managementfinancial analysisresource utilizationpolicy implementationperformance reportingoperational efficiency analysisrisk assessmentFederal contracting

Soft Skills

expert advicecommunicationcoordinationanalytical thinkingpresentation skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipcollaboration

Certifications

Secret Clearance