Lead Data Informatics Analyst / Lead Program Performance Analyst

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise program management tools (e.g., Cobra, ProPricer, MOPS, and related systems), including user access, data management, baselines, and compliance controls.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain custom tools and automation solutions supporting program controls and business operations.
• Led testing, implementation, and improvement of EVMS and scheduling tools and processes.
• Provide technical support and training for program management and EVMS tools, including troubleshooting and user support.
• Provide SME guidance in the development of program cost and schedule baselines, including IMP/IMS, WBS, proposal schedules, and integrated program control artifacts.
• Provide SME guidance in the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), including EAC, variances, Management Reserve, and overall program health.
• Provide SME guidance in the application of advanced scheduling techniques including critical path analysis, schedule health assessments, resource loading, and schedule risk analysis.
• Provide surge/backfill support as needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as an Earned Value Management (EVM) SME providing guidance and mentoring to program teams and analysts.
• Train and mentor staff in EVMS, scheduling best practices, and program control tools.
• Define requirements and develop solutions for complex program management challenges.
• Act as a senior resource across multiple programs and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across program performance management functions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program controls, program performance management, data analytics, or U.S. Government/defense contracting.
• Experience supporting DoD programs with Earned Value Management (EVMS) requirements.

Skills

• Strong EVMS knowledge including variance analysis, performance analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience developing and maintaining IMS and IMP.
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office (advanced Excel), and Deltek Cobra.
• Experience integrating cost, schedule, and resource/manpower data.
• Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule health assessment, and slack analysis.
• Experience supporting proposal development (schedules, BOEs, cost/scope integration).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multiple programs.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational data concepts.
• Experience with Excel automation (VBA) and data analysis/reporting.
• Familiarity with Power BI (reports and semantic models).
• Experience supporting program management systems, tools, and process improvements.
• Strong documentation and process improvement skills.

About the Role

Supports a rapidly growing organization with a focus on program performance management and data analytics. The role combines program performance management and data analytics, requiring strong MS Project and Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise.