Awards Program Analyst

Position Title: Awards Program Analyst

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

ANSER is seeking an experienced staff action officer to serve as an Awards Program Analyst supporting an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) client. In this key role, you will facilitate the review, selection, and recognition of exceptional achievements in advancing the client’s mission and national defense priorities across the Department of Defense (DoD). This position requires full‑time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA or at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

• Provide administrative and analytical support for organizing and conducting special events, including the development and maintenance of plans of actions and milestones, invitations, agendas, senior leader talking points, attendance rosters, and meeting summaries.
• Coordinate internal and external DoD stakeholders on awards program and planning and execution of events.
• Ensure adherence to required timelines and compliance with security, protocol, and other DoD requirements.
• Develop and maintain awards program standard operating procedures in accordance with DoD‑level requirements.
• Collect and analyze metrics and lessons learned for the continuous improvement of processes and future events.
• Support response development to external inquiries and to GAO and IG audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., human resources, event planning, project management, business administration, government). Will consider an additional 4 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of professional experience.
• One year of experience in meeting or event planning and / or DoD event protocols.
• One year of experience developing and coordinating tasks in CATMS or other task management tools.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

• Experience supporting personnel‑related programs.
• Knowledge of MILPAY, CIVPAY and other systems.
• Prior experience supporting clients at the OSD level.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703‑416‑2000 or e‑mail Recruiting.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.