5-7 years of experience in R&D program development with practical knowledge of technology transition.
Strong grasp of program management fundamentals: cost, schedule, and performance (CSP).
Familiarity with RDT&E funding and the PPBE process, including FAR/DFARS/FMR compliance.
Experience drafting and editing R&D SOWs, contracts, and technology transfer agreements.
Knowledge of IP, Export Control/ITAR, TRLs, and security classification.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage tasks independently.
Responsibilities
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance for assigned RDT&E efforts.
Develop and maintain program schedules aligned with funding execution and PPBE milestones.
Draft and coordinate SOWs and other program documentation, ensuring accuracy.
Track funding execution while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS/FMR.
Integrate IP and export control considerations into program planning.
Facilitate meetings to keep programs on track, including scheduling and material preparation.
Assist in coordinating technology transfer activities with industry and academic partners.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on impactful R&D projects that transition technology to real-world applications.
Collaborative environment with industry and academic partners.
Engagement in diverse program analysis tasks, ensuring no two weeks are the same.
Professional development opportunities in program management and technology transfer.
Full Job Description
Program Analyst - Turn Breakthrough Research Into Real-World Impact Support the Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) | TS/SCI Required Position Title Program Analyst (Mid) Labor Category / Level Mid-Level Security Clearance Required Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Work Category Program Management / Acquisition Support Supporting Office Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) Reports To Program Manager / Task Order Lead
What You'll Bring
Real experience or education in R&D program development - you know how a technology moves from concept to transition, not just in theory.
A working grip on program management fundamentals: cost, schedule, and performance (CSP).
Comfort with RDT&E funding and the PPBE process, plus enough FAR/DFARS/FMR fluency to structure schedules and plan funding execution without missing a beat.
A knack for drafting, reviewing, and editing R&D SOWs, contracts, and specialized agreements - Technology Transfer Agreements, CRADAs, EPAs, PIAs, OTs - and making program documentation actually make sense.
Working familiarity with IP, Export Control/ITAR, TRLs, and security classification - the guardrails that keep program protection and technology transition on track.
Sharp communication skills across email, briefings, and meetings, and the initiative to schedule, run, and follow through on your own.
A self-starter mindset - you don't wait to be told twice.
What You'll Actually Do
Keep program managers ahead of the curve on cost, schedule, and performance across assigned RDT&E efforts.
Build and maintain program schedules that actually line up with funding execution and PPBE milestones.
Draft and coordinate SOWs, technology transfer instruments, and other program documentation - and make sure it's right.
Track funding execution and keep FAR/DFARS/FMR compliance tight.
Bake IP, export control/ITAR, TRL, and classification considerations into program protection and transition planning.
Run the meetings that keep programs moving - scheduling, prepping materials, facilitating working groups.
Help ORTA coordinate technology transfer activities with industry and academic partners, tracking agreements from kickoff to milestone.
Jump in on other program analysis work as it comes up - no two weeks look the same.
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or Master's degree (MA/MS) in Business Management, Systems Management, a technical discipline, or an equivalent degree.
Ten (10) or more years of relevant work experience.
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or Master's degree (MA/MS) in Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, or Systems Management.
Ready to help great research go the distance? We'd love to hear from you.
