Precise Systems

MK 41 VLS Program Analyst, Senior

Precise Systems • $121K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related technical field (Master's or PMP preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in DoD program management or lifecycle logistics focused on naval weapon systems
  • In-depth knowledge of MK 41 VLS launcher and associated subsystems
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication skills for briefings to senior executives and FMS customers

Responsibilities

  • Lead programmatic execution and management of ISEA tasking for MK 41 VLS portfolios
  • Synchronize engineering, test, and logistics teams to optimize schedules and eliminate project bottlenecks
  • Oversee technical timelines and critical milestones for fleet operational readiness
  • Establish tracking mechanisms for action items and program milestones
  • Drive continuous improvement in documentation and reporting workflows

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Holiday pay
  • Employee-managed leave
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • STAR Award recognition program
Full Job Description
Precise Systems is seeking a senior-level Program Analyst to support the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). This full-time, in-office position provides VLS logistics, technical and programmatic support in execution of the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) tasking across the various U.S. Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sale (FMS) project portfolios. This role is critical in aligning engineering, test, and logistics activities with program objectives to sustain fleet readiness and increase combat system capabilities.

Duties:
  • Programmatic & Event Support: Lead the programmatic execution and life-cycle management of In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) tasking across the MK 41 VLS United States Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) portfolios. Direct working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and high-level program/financial reviews to ensure alignment with Program Office objectives
  • Cross-Functional System Integration: Synchronize multi-disciplinary engineering, test, and logistics teams to optimize complex schedules; Manage critical dependencies across weapon system baselines, launcher/missile/canister integrations, and SHIPALT (Ship Alterations) & ORDALTS (Ordnance Alterations) installation to eliminate project bottlenecks
  • Strategic Fleet Readiness Management: Oversee the technical timelines and critical milestones driving fleet operational readiness; Manage risk-mitigation strategies for launcher systems upgrades, ensuring seamless modernization installation and testing
  • Reporting & Documentation: Establish and enforce tracking mechanisms for action items, technical directives, and program milestones from inception through resolution; Drive continuous improvement in project documentation and reporting workflows

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Systems Management, or a related technical/defense field (Master's degree or PMP certification preferred)

Required Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in DoD program management, systems engineering support, or lifecycle logistics-specifically focused on naval weapon systems, such as the MK 41 Vertical Launching System
  • Deep familiarity with MK 41 VLS launcher, electronic enclosure sub-assemblies, Launch Control Units (LCUs), canister configurations (Strike, Tactical), and employed missiles/variants

Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; Experience in briefing senior & flag level executives and FMS customers
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and logistics USN and FMS teams

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program. Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $121,742 to $140,631 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Precise Systems provides professional services in the areas of program management, administrative support, engineering, logistics, and information technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland.
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