2bFocused Inc. is seeking a Program Analyst to join our team. This role will be responsible for the development of program management and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, analytical skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Analyzes and evaluates quantitative/qualitative data to support the successful implementation and understanding of EDA's RLF program.
• Engages in independent and supervised projects on program management improvement and analysis to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns related to public lending programs.
• With input and guidance from higher-level staff, responds to research inquiries from the internal and external stakeholders, including those focused on EDA's role funding economic development lending through the RLF program.
• Assists in and conducts independently relevant research pertaining to economic development, program evaluation, and economics.
• Supports management of internal and/or external projects, initiatives, policies, processes, procedures, and systems related to the EDA programs, as appropriate, including the review of applications and project oversight and implementation.
• Acknowledges customer inquiries and apprises customers of the status of inquiries and when to expect a resolution. Identifies customer needs and clarifying issues in communications with customers.
• Maintains paper and electronic records to document the analysis and evaluation of federal grant applications in accordance with EDA and DOC Operational Guidance. With the support and guidance from higher-level staff, identifies and resolves application issues, if necessary. Recommends changes to program policy and procedures, when appropriate.
• Assists higher-level staff in the successful implementation of various programs and initiatives to support national economic development and innovation initiatives.
• Supports other activities as required.
• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in public policy, finance, economics, or related field.
• Experience managing financial data and conducting analysis with evidence-based public sector investments data.
• Experience working independently to learn, adapt, and promote use of technological tools while navigating competing priorities.
• Successful track record in customer service and project management with attention to detail.
• Experience working with public policy, public finance, program evaluation, or data governance.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Prior government experience a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 4 years (Required)
• ArcGIS: 4 years (Required)
• Visual Basic: 4 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Required)
• Business intelligence: 4 years (Required)
• Statistics: 4 years (Required)
• Data analysis skills: 4 years (Required)
• Customer service: 4 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person