Program Analyst

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
  • Previous experience in submarine operations or support.
  • Knowledgeable about submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with NAVSEA/TEAMSUB/DRPM organizational structures.
  • Skilled in formal correspondence within NAVSEA contexts.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multi-organizational meetings.
  • Experience leading contractor meetings and managing deliverables.
  • Valid DoD SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide program management support for Undersea Special Mission Systems planning and development.
  • Assist in strategic planning through data analysis related to program objectives and capabilities.
  • Support PMS 390J program goals in collaboration with SOCOM, TEAMSUB, and DCS.
  • Facilitate communication among government stakeholders, contractors, and operational users.
  • Schedule and document internal and external meetings with agendas and follow-up actions.
  • Conduct research on innovative solutions and industry trends to align with program priorities.
  • Coordinate contractor discussions and track progress on deliverables.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid and unpaid time off options.
Full Job Description
Overview

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.  Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the submarine force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.#FC #Dice

Responsibilities

This position supports the In-Service Undersea Special Mission Systems Program Office (PMS 390J) which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Team Submarine (TSUB). This role will provide Program Management support to the Undersea Special Mission Systems program office (PMS 390) located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. PMS 390’s mission includes: Assessment/Underwater Work System (AUWS), Submarine Rescue System-Rescue Capable System (SRS-RCS), and the Submarine Rescue System-Submarine Decompression System (SRS-SDS). They are also responsible for the coordination of R&D initiatives, acquisition, test and evaluation, in-service support, and recommending certification of Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Host Submarine (HOSUB) Systems. This includes responsibility for future SOF Undersea Mobility Systems and technical support for all matters pertaining to SOF Undersea Mobility; and other projects as directed. This position specifically supports the future advanced SOF maritime capabilities branch.

 

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Program management support for planning and development of Undersea Special Mission Systems• Support strategic planning efforts by gathering, organizing, and analyzing data related to program objectives, capability gaps, emerging technologies, and fleet needs.• Providing program management support to PMS 390J in support of SOCOM, TEAMSUB, and DCS program objectives.• Coordinating with government stakeholders, contractor teams, technical representatives, logistics personnel, and operational users to support timely information exchange and issue resolution.• Scheduling, coordinate, and document internal and external program meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, and action items.• Facilitate contractor discussions, as directed, and track deliverables, commitments, and follow-up actions to closure.• Conduct research on innovative solutions, commercial technologies, industry trends, and Navy/DoD modernization initiatives to identify opportunities that align with program priorities.

 

This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard. Up to 20% travel is expected, but customer requirements may change.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s level degree, Engineering/technical degree is preferred. 
  • Previous Submarine Experience
  • Knowledge of Submarine Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Subsystems
  • Knowledge of organizational structure of NAVSEA/TEAMSUB/DRPM Subs (programmatic and technical)
  • Experience writing formal correspondence/ letters in NAVSEA/TEAMSUB/DRPM Subs
  • Experience coordinating multi-organizational meetings (programmatic and technical)
  • Leading contractor meetings (e.g., Shipbuilder (Electric Boat)), holding contractors accountable for deliverables
  • Ability to organize tasks and track them to completion
  • 3-5 years of experience supporting program management, acquisition, logistics, financial, technical, or analytical functions within a Navy, DoW, or federal program office
  • The ability to work in the office at the WNY 5 days per week
  • Experience supporting senior military or civilian clients
  • Project management experience
  • Active DoW SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment  
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 $135,000.00/Yr.

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