IT Program Analyst, Advanced
About the role
COLSA is seeking candidates for a role supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Management (ITCM) contract.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise in IT system planning project management support
- Review, analyze, and evaluate issues to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to meet customer needs
- Prepare briefings, white papers, information papers, recommendations, governance metrics, and policy assessments
- Collaborate with customers to identify and document project requirements
- Perform analysis on how to meet user demands for higher reliability and availability of services while meeting DoD requirements
- Continuously oversee, monitor, and track IT contract(s) for cost, schedule, and performance; and provide monthly metrics and status
- Provide expert support to government contracting representatives for associate contractors in the execution and administration of new project and baseline tasks
- Develop descriptive tasking language and assist with government cost estimates
- Assist with government technical evaluations and recommendations to the Contracting Officer
- Participate in weekly meetings and customer requirements meetings to prepare and submit bi-weekly reports
- Aid in developing, documenting, and implementing improved IT efficiencies
- Aid in reviewing, editing, and completing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) associated with various DoD contracts
- Identify trends or other issues that may require special consideration or procedures
- Submit for and track status of DoD approvals required for new contract efforts
- Evaluate and recommend changes to existing policies and guidance
- Document new workflows and recommend enhancements to existing workflows to ensure they reflect current activities
- Cook with customers to develop Program Management Review briefings
Requirements
- Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- - Master’s degree in a field pertinent to position from an accredited institution plus 7 years DoD experience and knowledge demonstrated in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD Programs/Projects
- - Bachelor's degree in a field pertinent to the position plus 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
- - High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 15+ years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
Qualifications
- Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams
- Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Capability and/or experience developing and presenting assessments to a diverse audience
Skills
- U.S. Citizenship required; Current/Active DoD SECRET security Clearance
Benefits
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Pay
The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Schedule
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.