Senior Program Analyst

Description
Job Title: Program Analyst Support for PMA-251 (ALRE)
Job Description:

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Analyst to support our PMA-251 (Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment) contract at NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command). The successful candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between project management and planning, the project team, and line management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing PMA-251 projects, ensuring that contract requirements and subcontractor responsibilities are being accomplished.
• Liaison Duties: Act as a liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management to facilitate effective communication and coordination for ALRE programs.
• Status Monitoring: Review the status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare detailed status reports.
• Issue Resolution: Assess project issues related to ALRE programs and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Progress Monitoring: Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Project Planning: Participate in the definition and implementation of project planning techniques to provide visibility on the contract for ALRE programs.
• Budget and Schedule Development: Develop budgets and schedules to meet contractual and project requirements for assigned portions of ALRE programs.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Manage sensitive personnel and financial data with absolute discretion and complete confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Industry Knowledge: Complete understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) domain.
• Project Management Expertise: Full knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, specifically related to ALRE programs.
• Problem Solving: Develop solutions to a variety of problems that are moderate in scope and complexity. Reference policies, procedures, and practices as needed.
• Autonomy: Work under general direction, independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, plan schedules, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Impact: Exert influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Ensure that decisions and actions positively impact the administration of the organization.
• Leadership and Management: Represent the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: BS and 6 years of experience or AS and 8+ years of experience or HS and 12+ years of experience, including program analyst experience and project management experience, managing sensitive personnel and financial data with absolute discretion and complete confidentiality, specifically within the context of ALRE programs.
• Certifications: PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and financial management tools.
  • Experience with subcontractor purchase orders and funding management.
  • Experience with Costpoint, Deltek, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Power BI.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior personnel.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain at least an interim Secret clearance.

Working Conditions:

• Location: This position is based at the SAIC site in California, MD, with potential travel to various NAVAIR sites as required.
• Work Environment: This role involves working in a collaborative team environment, requiring frequent interaction with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.