**Overview** **PROGRAM ANALYST (MCESS):** Bowhead is seeking a Program Analyst in Washington, D.C.. The Program Analyst will provide dedicated professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) Integrated Project Team (IPT). This role is critical in providing support to strengthening governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for the Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing (UH) and Barracks 2030 Programs in response to statutory requirements and GAO recommendations. The selected candidate will provide analytical, policy, and program management services to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines across the Fleet. **Responsibilities** + Program Management & Administration: Support the daily operations of the UH program, including proactive planning, coordination of strategy, and risk management. Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting minutes, and action item trackers. + PPBEA Reform Support: Assist in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Assessment (PPBEA) process for the Barracks 2030 Program. This includes tracking Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Military Construction (MILCON) funding, developing prioritization frameworks, and maintaining dashboards for senior leader decision support. + Policy & Standards Reform: Through direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, update minimum standards for health, safety, privacy, and configuration of barracks to ensure compliance with DoD Housing Manuals. + Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, including drafting press releases, media responses, and briefings for senior leadership. + Congressional Liaison Support: Help draft responses to Congressional inquiries and data requests, prepare testimony for the Commandant, and develop strategic plans for Capitol Hill engagement. + Facility Oversight: Support the implementation of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) and Condition Survey Inspections to provide a consistent baseline for the Marine Corps real property portfolio. + Waiver & Compliance Tracking: Manage the Waiver Validation Program, assessing efficiencies in tracking and documenting policy waivers and time limits. **Qualifications** + Bachelors Degree and five plus (5+) years of experience conducting studies and preparing reports on feasibility and cost effectiveness. + Proven experience supporting large-scale DoD programs, preferably related to facilities, housing, or installation management. + High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (MS Teams). + Familiarity with the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) or similar asset management databases is highly desired. + Knowledge of Public Affairs, plain language, and 508 accessibility standards for communication tasks. + Strong skills in data collection, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear charts, graphs, and decision-support documents. + Familiarity with Congressional functions, timelines, and RFI processes. **Travel:** + Ability to travel (approximately 30+ days annually) to various locations, including the National Capital Region, East/West Coast installations, and OCONUS sites such as Japan (MCIPAC) and Guam. **Physical Demands:** + Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds + Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time + Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically **Targeted salary range is 100,000/annually to 125,000/annually commensurate on experience.** **SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS** : Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. \#LI-JR1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **ID** _2026-24604_ **Category** _Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support_ **Location : Location** _US-DC-Washington_ **Min** _USD $100,000.00/Yr._ **Max** _USD $125,000.00/Yr._ **Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_ **Travel Requirement** _10% - 25%_