Program Analyst

Incumbent has the responsibility for managing and conducting those comprehensive activities necessary to support the Project Manager (PM) acquisition programs. Incumbent maintains a current knowledge of all the essential programmatic activities of PM to aid the PM and PM Staff to enable the organization to more effectively carry out its responsibilities. Incumbent performs research and analyses of various functions, programs, systems, and work processes Responsibilities include cost, schedule, and performance related to the PM and associated systems of systems in support of the PM. Coordinates between multiple organizations at the various leadership levels Joint/Department of Defense (DoD), US Army/US Air Force/US Marine Corps/US Navy, Joint Project and Product Managers, Joint Program Executive Office and Joint Requirements Office.

Major Duties:

• Analyzes, evaluates and advises the PM on operational impacts. Employs strong skill sets in Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES), Test Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), overarching program schedules, Acquisition Status Reports (ASRs), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) strategies and budgets to support the PM acquisition programs. Incumbent represents the PM on all acquisition working groups and related organizations to identify requirements and recommend solutions for acquisition within assigned programs. Participates in Milestone Readiness Reviews, Configuration Steering Boards and other acquisition management meetings. (40%)
• Interface with the DoD and various combat developers associated with PM systems. Maintains a "user-level" awareness of requirements associated with assigned programs to analyze, evaluate and implement user requirements; and to ensure compliance with acquisition policy and procedures. Establishes and maintains a working relationship with the acquisition community communities as well as the evaluation communities to stay abreast of all the essential programmatic activities; and help the PM and PM Staff. Collects, analyzes and maintains acquisition related data required to support assigned programs. (30%)
• Proficient in all applications within Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT). Assist PMs in completing monthly and quarterly reports. (30%)

Requirements:
• Strong spreadsheet and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to adapt to changing technology/environment
• Effective communication skills
• Experience with ACAT I programs and associated reporting
• Proficient in PMRT
• Active Secret security clearance