Nuclear Security Program Analyst

SCT

$100K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience in program analysis or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance with T5 background
  • Experience in DOE or NNSA environments highly desirable
  • Program management expertise in scientific/engineering contexts
  • Strong analytical, written, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical evaluations of complex programs and technologies
  • Provide subject matter expertise in manufacturing and technology development
  • Develop modernization strategies and implementation plans
  • Assess program risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Support project management including scheduling and performance tracking
  • Facilitate technical reviews and program evaluations
  • Create executive briefings and technical presentations
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary team activities across various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Work in a crucial national security domain
  • Engage with high-level clients and executives
  • Opportunity for leadership in strategic initiatives
  • Potential for travel to various locations
  • Collaborate with diverse technical teams across projects
Full Job Description
Position Summary

SCT is seeking a Program Analyst to provide direct support to our team within a national security mission organization. The Program Analyst provides technical expertise and analytical support for nuclear research, development, and engineering programs. Program Analysts provide functional leadership on projects, leading analysis to develop insightful recommendations and solutions. The Program Analyst interacts regularly with the client as a trusted programmatic or technical advisor.

Duties
  • Provide technical evaluations and assessments of complex programs, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, facilities, and supporting documentation, including technical maturity and production readiness.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in advanced manufacturing, strategic materials, production engineering, component manufacturing, technology development, and infrastructure modernization.
  • Develop and support modernization strategies, implementation plans, capability restoration efforts, and solutions to technical and programmatic challenges.
  • Assess program, integration, implementation, and supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies to improve performance, resilience, and continuity.
  • Support program and project management, including scheduling, milestones, baseline management, performance tracking, documentation, and integrated cost, schedule, and risk management.
  • Support technical reviews, readiness assessments, audits, program evaluations, and other oversight activities.
  • Provide budget and financial management support, including budget development, cost analysis, funding and execution tracking, spend plans, and justification materials.
  • Develop executive briefings, technical presentations, reports, strategic communications, and decision-support materials.
  • Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary technical teams, program offices, production and research organizations, external stakeholders, and working groups.
  • Provide leadership, administrative, and high-priority program support, including meeting coordination, action tracking, correspondence, and response to emerging requirements.
  • Work onsite at client office location in Washington, DC or Albuquerque, NM
  • May include occasional travel

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience in program analysis, project coordination, administrative support for complex programs, or a closely related role
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; a Master's degree or PhD is preferred
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance with fully adjudicated T5 background investigation including drug test
  • Experience within the Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) environment is highly desirable
  • Experience in program management in scientific and engineering environments
  • High-quality written, analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
  • Excellent oral communication, organizational and inter-personal skills, including ability to interface with executive-level clients

Location
Washington DC/Albuquerque

Supervisory role
No

Salary
$100,000 to $180,000, commensurate with education and experience

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