AeroVironment

Senior Missile Defense Engineering Operations Analyst

AeroVironment$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field with 12+ years of missile defense experience or Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel with advanced skills.
  • Experience in resource planning, mapping, and tracking.
  • Familiarity with database environments, preferably with PRIDE and ORBIT systems.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the management of manpower resources in MDA's Engineering functional organization.
  • Oversee actions in MDA's ORBIT system as the Position Data Manager (PDM) and Employee Life Cycle Manager (LCM).
  • Create and update engineering positions with justification and tracking comments.
  • Manage personnel changes and assignments in MDA's manpower system.
  • Coordinate with government representatives on civilian personnel issues.
  • Run and analyze reports in DAI systems and assist with government timecard submissions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule for improved work-life balance.
  • Paid holiday shutdown period.
  • Additional benefits detailed on company website.
Full Job Description
Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

In this position you will provide engineering analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Engineering in the Engineering Management office (MDA/DER) and focus on manpower analysis, development of engineering manpower requirements, tracking of staffing and personnel actions, and execution of manpower decisions and actions through MDA's HR manpower systems.

Job Description:

  • Serve as the contractor lead for managing manpower resources across MDA's Engineering functional organization.
  • Work actions in MDA's ORBIT system as the contractor lead for Position Data Manager (PDM) and Employee Life Cycle Manager (LCM) actions.
  • Create and update current positions providing detailed comments to justify and track engineering manpower actions.
  • Manage in-coming personnel and modifications to current assignments in MDA's engineering manpower system.
  • Work with government representatives in Engineering functional offices to coordinate and resolve civilian personnel issues.
  • Run and analyze reports in the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) systems and ensure government timecards are submitted on time and assist the government in resolving issues.


Required Job Qualifications::

Education/Experience:
  • Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
  • Or, a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field and 20+ years of in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems. Also, must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to supported teams.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) skills, with experience with large multiple sheet workbooks, formulas/functions, including business/financial and pivot tables.
  • Experience with resource planning, resource mapping, and tracking.
  • Experience working in database environments (PRIDE and ORBIT experience preferable).
  • Excellent Communications skills and ability to multi-task.


Desired:

  • Experience designing and creating databases.
  • Experience with business intelligence software and tools.
  • Experience working at the SES-level and providing senior level briefings and correspondence.


ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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