Program Analyst - Skillbridge Internship

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 Maintain accurate and timely project 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 Assist in 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 Perform additional duties aligned with program and organizational need Qualifications Expected for Position: Required Education/Clearance Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field Minimum one year of experience in a project support or analyst role Strong written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and organizational discipline Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management tools P referred 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.