Program Analyst

Partner Forces is a management consulting firm helping homeland security organizations solve some of their most pressing and complex challenges. We partner with government agencies and industry to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure through expertise in strategy, program management, stakeholder engagement, technology implementation, preparedness, and business transformation.

At Partner Forces, we're more than consultants—we're trusted advisors. We work alongside our clients to solve meaningful problems, deliver actionable solutions, and make a lasting impact. As a growing firm, every employee has the opportunity to contribute not only to our clients' success, but also to the future of Partner Forces. We believe great consultants are developed through collaboration, mentorship, continuous learning, and meaningful opportunities to lead.

Our culture is grounded in six core values:
Integrity, Excellence, Positivity, Candor, Determination, and Teamwork. These values shape how we work with our clients, support one another, and grow together. We believe that when our people thrive, our clients do too, which is why we invest in our employees' well-being, professional development, and long-term success.

We are seeking a curious, organized, and personable Program Analyst to support risk assessment initiatives and projects within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this role, you will help federal clients and their partners evaluate risks, strengthen preparedness, and make informed decisions through research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and facilitated assessments.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people just as much as working with data. You'll help coordinate and facilitate stakeholder discussions, support risk assessment activities, analyze information, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Over time, you'll build subject matter expertise and take on greater responsibility leading assessment sessions and supporting additional client initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and natural problem-solver who brings attention to detail, a growth mindset, and a willingness to jump into new challenges. You don't need to arrive as a risk assessment expert. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, and excited to develop both their analytical and consulting skills.

• Support DHS risk assessment projects, helping clients evaluate vulnerabilities, understand potential impacts, and identify opportunities to strengthen security and preparedness.
• Learn and apply risk assessment methodologies, tools, and processes to support consistent, high-quality assessments.
• Coordinate and support stakeholder workshops, working sessions, and assessment activities, with opportunities to grow into a lead facilitator role.
• Engage with federal clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities, gather information, and build productive working relationships.
• Prepare for and facilitate discussions with diverse audiences, helping participants navigate complex topics and reach informed conclusions.
• Conduct research and analysis to support assessments, including gathering background information, reviewing relevant data, and synthesizing findings.
• Organize, analyze, and present data using Excel and other analytical tools, with opportunities to support data visualization and reporting through Power BI.
• Develop clear, polished, client-ready deliverables, including presentations, reports, briefing materials, assessment summaries, and recommendations.
• Manage project coordination and logistics, including scheduling, stakeholder…