Program Analyst, Journeyman

Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget, and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Collects, completes, organizes, and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. Security clearance: Secret required, TS desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer recommendations for E-130J related initiatives.
• Track contract execution and performance for the E-130J program in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase as an acquisition category (ACAT I) program.
• Initiate and develop procurement documents for future program requirements.
• Apply knowledge and expertise in continuous process improvement to track performance to plan for program office efforts.
• Support acquisition management activities in support of the E-130J platform critical to America’s nuclear deterrence.
• Assist with creating and updating spend plan in CSPT and staffing demand development in RMT.
• Facilitate and track spend plans using CSPT, align SPID entries with the IPT strategy, and respond to and develop program data calls.
• Coordinate with the E-130J Mission Systems team in the development and processing of SOW, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Performance Based Specifications, CDRLs, Technical Evaluations, and other contractual documentation for contracting efforts.
• Manage procurements using PMT including development and management of PIDs; coordinate and prepare actions required for conducting Procurement Planning Conferences (PPCs); generation, routing, and tracking of Procurement Planning Agreements (PPAs); and input, tracking, and reporting of PMT actions and milestones.
• Apply NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, budget development and coordination, and program planning.
• Participate in status briefs and recommend responses to program inquiries.
• Serve as Program Analyst lead for managing, tracking, and reporting procurement status and activities.
• Support the operation of the IPT including scheduling and organizing meetings, addressing data calls, and assessing program data.
• Track program/project status and schedules.
• Develop and coordinate program documentation, requirements documents, and program and budget/funding resource plans.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college. An Associate’s Degree plus two (2) years of additional work experience, or four (4) years of additional work experience, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years or more of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• At least 2 years of experience developing and coordinating procurement documentation.
• Experience with acquisition reviews and cost analysis.
• Experience with the following: Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT), Program Management Tool (PMT), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Program, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Procurement Initiation Documents (PID).
• Familiarity with preparing data for meeting Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) gate reviews to successfully transition into the program’s next phase.

Skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Familiarity with acquisition program management processes.
• Understanding of federal budget and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Government customer and project team functional areas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, as required by the contract.

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $78,000–86,000, based on experience and contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement