Junior Program Analyst

Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking a Junior Program Analyst to support the overall leadership, strategic direction, and successful execution of a large and complex federal program supporting the FMBT Program Office and their transition to a modernized financial management solution. This role will lead and support cross-functional teams, drive program management best practices, support enterprise-wide transformation activities, and communicate the value and capabilities of the new financial and acquisition management solution to stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience implementing enterprise-level, ERP systems at a federal agency and possesses deep expertise in project management methodologies, federal financial operations, acquisitions, and technology modernization.

Responsibilities:

• Support overall program and contract performance, including scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk. 
• Lead planning and execution activities to support the enterprise-wide transition to the modernized financial management solution.
• Support the FMBT Program Office with program governance, milestone preparation, and executive-level reviews.
• Oversee development of program documentation, deliverables, and communication and change management materials.
• Direct and coordinate efforts across technical, financial, acquisition, and functional workstreams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic program objectives.
• Provide guidance on best practices for cloud-based financial and acquisition system implementations.
• Monitor program metrics, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project execution aligns with PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid PM methodologies.
• Lead status reporting, briefings, and communication efforts that highlight new financial management capabilities and progress. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with FFMIA, federal financial data structures, and enterprise financial system integration.
• Experience with organizational change management and end-user adoption strategies.
• Prior experience working directly with the FMBT Program Office or similar federal financial modernization initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing reports and engaging stakeholders.
• MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience leading program analyses, developing policy or implementation resources, and producing executive-level written deliverables
• Experience designing and delivering virtual or in-person training using adult learning principles
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage complex tasks, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in Public Administration, Health Services Research, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a large-scale integrated healthcare system.
• Familiarity with VHA systems, policies, and veteran outreach programs.
• Experience supporting federal healthcare initiatives, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Knowledge of healthcare performance metrics and evaluation frameworks.
• Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.