Modern Technology Solutions

Principal Program Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship and active secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Basic knowledge of the Missile Defense System and Defense Acquisition System
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
  • Understanding of Program Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Management basics
  • General knowledge of MDA/DoW staffing practices

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with SMEs and leadership to define and document deliverable scope
  • Develop and maintain top-level program schedules using enterprise tools
  • Conduct schedule analysis and track variances for reporting
  • Support program operations with budget planning and financial tracking
  • Act as liaison among technical, operational, and business teams
  • Author and compile strategic plans and program documentation
  • Create high-level executive communications including reports and briefings
  • Manage Agency Taskers through ETMS2 system

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to engage with high-level strategic objectives
  • Access to enterprise tools and methodologies in program management
  • Potential for professional growth in risk assessment and program execution
Full Job Description
MTSI is seeking a skilled Program Analyst to organize, synthesize, and align cost, schedule, contract, test, and technical data to support program execution. This individual will also administer any needed Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation in accordance with MDA and DoD Risk Policy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and leadership to define, collect, and document deliverable scope.
  • Develop and maintain top-level program schedules utilizing enterprise tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, Jira, PowerPoint or equivalent tools).
  • Conduct basic schedule analysis, including variance tracking and ahead/behind/on-time status reporting.
  • Apply foundational knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation to support program operations.
  • Act as a primary liaison between technical, operational, and business teams to generate integrated program products.
  • Author, edit, and/or compile strategic plans, program documentation, and policy artifacts.
  • Develop high-level executive communications, including weekly situational reports, leadership briefings, and white papers.
  • Manage and/or process Agency Taskers through the ETMS2 System in accordance with DoW staffing practices.
  • Translate complex technical data into accessible, actionable products for business staff, the general workforce, and senior leadership.
  • Coordinate and execute workforce outreach initiatives, including facilitating Transformation Working Group briefings and/or working with briefers.
  • Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams with diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
  • Operate efficiently and deliver high-quality products under stringent timelines and operational constraints.


Job Requirements:
  • US citizenship and secret clearance is required
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience.
  • Basic understanding of the Missile Defense System.
  • Rudimentary understanding of the Defense Acquisition System.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products (Teams, Office, etc.). Understanding of basic Program Risk Assessment, Mitigation and Management
  • Basic schedule knowledge required (Note: advanced schedule analysis, such as critical path or Schedule Risk Assessments, is not required; this is not a Master Scheduler role).
  • General understanding of MDA/Department of War (DoW) Staffing practices.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • TS clearance
  • Master's Degree
  • Familiarity with internal Missile Defense Agency (MDA) policies and operational processes.
  • General familiarity with Systems Engineering and Weapon Systems Developmental Principals.
  • General familiarity with process Improvement, transformation principles, Model-Based Enterprises (MBE), and systems architecture.
  • Knowledge of data analytics, program analysis.


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
Learn more about Modern Technology Solutions
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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