Program Analyst

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Ability to work onsite at Washington Navy Yard and Maritime Plaza at least 3 days a week.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.
  • 5+ years of professional experience with defense programs required.
  • Exceptional writing and presentation abilities are essential.
  • Self-motivated with strong time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile program.
  • Support planning and execution of headquarters level activities for the TRIDENT II missile system.
  • Define requirements for information sharing under the Polaris Sales Agreement.
  • Establish hardware and software guidelines for information sharing on the TRIDENT II missile system.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available.
  • Flexible spending accounts offered.
  • Health savings accounts included.
  • Retirement savings plan participation.
  • Life and disability insurance programs available.
  • Programs for both paid and unpaid time off.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

 

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis. SSAG is hiring now for a Program Analyst supporting Navy SSP at Washington Navy Yard and surrounding areas (Maritime Plaza). 

 

Responsibilities

The Program Analyst will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile program within SSP.  They will support headquarters level planning, development and execution for a variety of activities including defining requirements for information sharing under the Polaris Sales Agreement and providing guidelines for establishing hardware and software connections to enable information sharing for the upcoming TRIDENT II missile system.  Travel 1-3 times/year may be required. 

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work at Washington Navy Yard and Maritime Plaza in Washington D.C. a minimum of 3 days per week, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client. Travel 1-3 times per year may be required.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • U.S. citizen with DoD security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance while employed with SPA.
  • 5+ years professional experience with defense programs. 
  • Exceptional writing and presentation abilities.
  • Self-motivated with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). 
  • Experience working with DoD engineering and acquisition processes.
  • Experience with US Government acquisition, US government budgeting and project planning.
Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000.00/Yr.

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