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Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Analyst (Level I,II,III,IV,V) to our Tetra Tech team based in Courthouse, Virginia.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Program, Analytical, Technical, and Enterprise (PATAE) contract seeks to support program management, monitoring & evaluation, policy and international affairs, strategic communications, and analytics/R&D, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant deliverables. Core capabilities include strategic planning and integration, program design and management, performance improvement, data and resource management, quality control/assurance, and subject-matter expertise in security cooperation operations. The anticipated period of performance is five (5) years with an optional 6-month extension of services.
The Analyst (Levels I-V) conducts organizational assessments, evaluations, and technical analyses to improve management efficiency, program performance, and decision-making for DSCA tasking. Responsibilities include designing processes, compiling operational guidance, performing data analysis, and producing clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations that support program design, monitoring & evaluation, and policy-compliant implementation.
Essential Job Functions:
• Conduct organizational assessments, evaluations, and work-flow analyses to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support AM&E, performance monitoring, and programmatic decision-making.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures, and operational manuals to document and standardize best practices.
• Produce concise, well-documented deliverables: technical reports, briefings, executive summaries, and recommendations that meet Government standards for accuracy and style.
• Support development of performance indicators, monitoring plans, and data collection instruments tied to task objectives and Title 22/other authorities as applicable.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, program managers, and client CORs to clarify requirements, validate findings, and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain program documentation and upload deliverables to Government repositories (e.g., SharePoint) in accordance with data management and security requirements.
• Contribute to task planning and estimation by providing analytic approaches, staffing needs, and technical input for proposals and task orders.
• Apply quality control practices: peer review analyses, check data integrity, and implement corrective actions to maintain product accuracy.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, statistics, international affairs, data science, management, or related field.
• Experience commensurate with level (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced): typically 0-3 years (Level I/Basic) up to 7+ years (Advanced) performing program analysis, organizational assessments, or monitoring & evaluation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with quantitative and qualitative methods, data cleaning, and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with data visualization or analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python, STATA) as appropriate to level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to produce clear reports and brief senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and to meet strict deadlines.
• Eligible for or holding required security clearance as specified by task orders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in an analytic discipline (public policy, data science, economics, program evaluation) or related advanced credential.
• Experience supporting DSCA or security cooperation program requirements and working within Government collaboration platforms
• Professional certifications such as PMP, or equivalent technical credentials.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• This position has no work or environmental factors outside of a standard office environment.
Additional Information
• Please note this is proposal position conditional upon Tetra Tech being successfully awarded the IDIQ and subsequent task orders.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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