Business Operations and Program Management Analyst

MDW Associates

• $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-10 years relevant experience for mid-level; at least 10 years for senior; expert requires MBA or relevant graduate degree.
  • Industry recognized expertise in business operations, program management or organizational strategy for expert roles.
  • Direct National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) or GEOINT mission experience preferred.
  • Certifications like Project Management Professional or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act encouraged.
  • Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or agile methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, and contract execution.
  • Develop and maintain integrated schedules and management reports.
  • Prepare documentation for program management reviews and technical meetings.
  • Support acquisition planning and prepare related statements and market research.
  • Review contractor deliverables and track performance against program plans.
  • Manage official correspondence and program documentation.
  • Analyze cross program dependencies and recommend process improvements.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Group life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan including 401(k).
  • Flexible leave policy allowing for adaptability in time off.
Full Job Description
MDW Associates is seeking multiple Business Operations and Program Management Analysts at the Mid, Senior, and Expert levels to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in the Fort Belvoir-Springfield, Virginia and St. Louis and Arnold, Missouri areas. These professionals will help Government program offices manage program execution, schedules, risks, resources, business operations, and leadership reporting.

Positions are primarily onsite at NGA facilities. A limited number of assignments may be performed at a government approved contractor site within an accredited SCIF. These assignments are not home-based remote positions.

The Business Operations and Program Management Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
  • Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, risk, and contract execution and identify issues requiring Government attention.
  • Develop and maintain integrated schedules, action item trackers, risk registers, program records, and management reports.
  • Prepare documentation and briefing materials for program management reviews, technical exchange meetings, sprint planning sessions, and senior leadership reviews.
  • Support acquisition planning and prepare Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates as assigned.
  • Review contractor deliverables and track performance against program plans and contract requirements.
  • Manage official correspondence, program documentation, records, travel coordination, and collaboration sites such as SharePoint.
  • Analyze cross program dependencies and develop recommendations concerning resources, priorities, risks, and process improvements.
  • Lead or support organizational planning, business process improvement, portfolio management, and other special projects.

Required Experience/Education:

Mid-Level
  • Three to ten years of relevant experience with a bachelor's or master's degree.

Senior Level
  • At least ten years of relevant experience with a master's degree.

Expert Level
  • Master of Business Administration or another relevant graduate degree
  • Industry recognized expertise in business operations, program management, organizational strategy, or portfolio management.

Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Direct NGA or GEOINT mission experience.
  • Project Management Professional or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Defense Travel System, Agile methods, or Earned Value Management.

Security Requirement(s):
  • Maintain an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access and remain eligible for NGA adjudication and access.
  • Comply with NGA security requirements and complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph when required.
  • Comply with all requirements for access to NGA facilities, systems, information, and approved classified workspaces.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
  • Retirement/401(k)
  • Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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