NSTXL

Program Analyst - Skillbridge Internship

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About NSTXL:
The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) harvests innovative technology from the commercial and non-defense marketplace, transforming government innovation while decreasing costs, compressing timelines, and improving outcomes. We offer a unique and simplified approach to rapidly developing, demonstrating, and assessing prototypes that address various operational and installation needs, from individual Warfighter technology to large-scale installation projects. NSTXL supports technology delivery to the Department of Defense by serving as a one-stop shop to match government requirements with innovative private-sector and academic solutions.
NSTXL is creating an ecosystem of innovators to collaborate and bring next-generation technologies to the end-user. Our OTAs have over 900 members from corporate, non-profit, educational, and financial institutions. For these members, NSTXL offers opportunities to bid on government contracts, education and training, and live/virtual forums on various topics.
Work Location: Remote in following states: AL, CA, CO, DC, FL, IN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY
Employment Type: Internship/OJT
Requirement: This requisition is only open to Skillbridge applicants (Transitioning active-duty military in their final 180 days of service)
Job Description:
The Program Analyst (Intern) supports the Senior Program Manager in ensuring effective project management and smooth operations within the team. This role is responsible for data input, analysis, and report generation, as well as coordinating project meetings, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and tracking action items. The Program Analyst will verify milestone deliveries, review project artifacts, report on risks identified by project teams, and assist in resolving invoicing or payment issues. The role also involves conducting research on project health, evaluating and implementing new systems and processes, and maintaining data accuracy to support project success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Support and Execution
Maintainaccurateandtimelyproject data within designated systems to support reporting and visibility
Track project milestones, deliverables, and action items to ensure alignment with program timelines
Review project artifacts and flag risks, inconsistencies, or gaps for Program Manager awareness
Support resolution of invoicing and payment issues in coordination with Contracting and Finance
Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyze program data to produce reports and dashboards reflecting project status, funding, and performance
Monitor data quality and ensure consistency across systems and reporting outputs
Provide insights on project health to support decision-making and program oversight
Coordination and Communication
Schedule and coordinate meetings in support of program activities
Prepare and distribute meeting materials, notes, and action items
Support communication across stakeholders to ensure alignment and follow-through on key activities
Process Improvement and Systems Support
Assistin testing new tools and systems to support program operations
Develop user guides, training materials, and standard operating procedures
Support adoption of systems and processes across the team
General Support
Provide administrative and operational support to Program Managers and team members
Performadditionalduties aligned with program and organizational need
Qualifications Expected for Position:
Required Education/Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum oneyearof experience in a project support or analyst role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and organizational discipline
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management tools
Preferred
Experience supporting government or Department of Defense programs
Familiarity with Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs)
Exposure to project management methodologies
CAPM, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications
Travel:
No travel anticipated
Salary Range:
Internship - On The Job Training
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NSTXL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
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