Program Analyst I – Federal Program Support

Program Analyst I – Federal Program Support

Location: Washington, DC 20416 – On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: October 6, 2026
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month period with potential annual extensions, subject to Government exercise of option periods and Task Order authorization
Positions Available: 1

Position Summary

YIIU is seeking a qualified Program Analyst I to support a federal Government engagement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Capital Access (OCA), Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) in Washington, DC.

The Program Analyst I is an early-career analyst who will support program and management analysis activities. The position will assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information; program and financial reporting; project tracking; development of analytical work products; and preparation of reports and presentations.

The position supports SBA program operations by assisting with analytical assignments, performance measurement, management analysis, and project-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data supporting program operations.
• Perform basic data analysis and assist with identifying relevant trends, issues, and findings.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and simple dashboards used to track program information and performance.
• Assist with the development and tracking of program metrics and performance information.
• Support financial reporting activities.
• Assist with management analyses related to program operations and performance.
• Support project coordination and track project activities, actions, milestones, and other assigned items.
• Prepare charts, tables, and other materials used to communicate analytical information.
• Assist with the preparation of analytical reports and portions of reports.
• Prepare and support development of presentations.
• Develop and maintain analytical workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Prepare summaries, meeting notes, and other program-support documentation.
• Assist with compiling information needed to support program evaluations and other analytical activities.
• Support the development of conclusions and recommendations based on analytical findings.
• Perform other program-analysis and support activities associated with assigned work.

Education

A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a closely related field is appropriate for this position.

The solicitation also allows a combination of education and relevant experience to be considered equivalent.

Experience

Candidates should typically possess approximately 1–2 years of specialized experience in areas such as:

• Program or management analysis
• Data analysis and reporting
• Project coordination
• Similar analytical or program-support work in a Government, financial, or comparable professional environment

Experience should demonstrate the ability to support analytical assignments, organize and analyze information, prepare work products, and assist with program and project activities.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for basic data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to organize and analyze quantitative and qualitative information.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets, charts, tables, and basic analytical materials.
• Ability to support data tracking and program-performance reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare clear written summaries, reports, meeting notes, and other business documentation.
• Ability to support project coordination and maintain tracking information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize assignments and support multiple program activities.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is on-site in Washington, DC.

The authorized service window is 6:30 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Individual contractor employees generally work an 8-hour day and 40-hour workweek.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person