Government Studies Program Administrator

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem‑solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top‑tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all‑in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Government Studies Program Administrator to join our Team! The Government Studies Program Administrator is a pivotal role in supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R). The Program Administrator manages the intake, review, coordination, and approval of studies conducted to support government requirements, policy development, regulatory compliance, and operational decision‑making.

This role demands a comprehensive blend of technical, managerial, and administrative expertise. The Program Administrator will be at the core of the Resource and Program Integration team, tasked with conducting in‑depth research, analysis, and providing strategic recommendations that align with OUSW P&R’s priorities. This role ensures that proposed research and analytical studies align with legal mandates, strategic objectives, budget constraints, and oversight standards.

This position will be located onsite at the Pentagon daily.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Receive, review, and process study and research requests submitted by internal departments or external stakeholders
• Conduct thorough analyses of DoW and OUSD(P&R) strategic priorities, synthesizing complex information into actionable policy documents
• Apply critical thinking to review content and assess its relevance to organizational goals
• Provide insightful advice and recommendations to Government leadership, including drafting policies and procedures
• Facilitate analytic research studies and projects aimed at developing and improving policies and programs
• Provide sponsor office feedback to strengthen proposals
• Coordinate cross‑departmental review and approval workflows
• Coordinate with the sponsor office, FFRDC, OSW(A&S), and OSW(P&R) internal finance team on funding execution of studies
• Ensure studies comply with applicable federal, state, or local government regulations
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for study submission and approval
• Track study timelines, milestones, funding allocations, and deliverables
• Prepare briefing materials and recommendations for senior leadership approval
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and records management in accordance with government standards
• Serve as liaison between program offices, legal counsel, finance, and oversight bodies
• Monitor performance metrics and report outcomes to leadership;
  assist in the development and tracking of OUSD(P&R)-wide strategic performance goals and the strategic management plan

• Active Secret Clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Government, Policy or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 4 years of relevant experience in government operations, program management, regulatory compliance, or policy administration

• Exhibits exceptional analytical skills with a proficiency in distilling complex datasets into strategic insights, driving policy development and programmatic improvements
• Advanced writing and editing capabilities, adept at crafting policy documents and briefs that are clear,…