Job Code:
5049
FLSA Status:
Exempt
S³, Inc. a is seeking a Program Analyst to support our SHIELD program at Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Job Description:
The Program Analyst will join the SHIELD Project Office within the Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO M&S). This role requires a strong blend of technical, financial, and acquisition expertise. Key responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies, preparing work statements, creating evaluation plans, assisting in vendor qualification, and playing a pivotal role in budget preparation. The candidate will also support Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE) oversight, provide strategic input into decision-making processes, and ensure robust financial and program execution oversight.
Duties:
• Support program and project leadership in planning, execution, oversight, and reporting across a portfolio of technical initiatives.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional teams spanning technical, financial, scheduling, and contracting functions to support planning, execution, and documentation of program activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of key program documents, such as Statements of Work (SOW), Program Management Plans (PMP), technical analyses, and strategic planning materials.
• Maintain program timelines and calendars; monitor progress and prepare updates for senior leadership. Assist in identifying and assessing risks related to technical, schedule, and operational objectives.
• Provide oversight and integration support across multiple projects, contracts, or organizational units to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Analyze, track, and report on emerging or unmet technical requirements, funding gaps, and program priorities.
• Align program requirements, timelines, and planning activities to support broader budget planning and long-term investment strategies.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and documentation related to system development, component integration, capability planning, and organizational change impacts.
• Develop and present materials such as briefing slides, reports, point papers, and data summaries to support leadership decision-making.
Qualifications:
• A BA or BS degree in any field.
• 5 years of experience supporting a Government Project or Product Office in an acquisition role, ideally within a PEO environment.
• Experience assisting government procurement agencies develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans and qualifying vendors in the support of budget preparation and defense.
• Experience assisting government procurement agencies develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans and qualifying vendors in the support of budget preparation and defense.
• Experience tracking compliance with stated program direction, identifying changes in program direction, and assesses impacts.
• Experience developing acquisition plans, source selection documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates, justifications and approvals, synopses, and requests for proposals/quotes/bids.
• Secret or higher DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a clearance.
Company: S3
