Program Analyst, Journeyman
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Summary
A Program Analyst supporting the NAVAIR program office at Patuxent River, MD, performing program management and business/technical analysis for strike weapons acquisition. Day-to-day work involves program documentation (PID, CDRLs, SOWs), tracking contracts via AMS/PMT tools, and analyzing budgets, schedules, and program health using MS Office.
Job ID# 1794
StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a Full-Time, Program Analyst, Journeyman, to join our team in supporting the NAVAIR program office in Pax River, MD. The candidate will be performing program management, technical, and business analysis tasks related to the acquisition, development, and sustainment of direct and time-sensitive strike weapons. This position requires a combination of analytical skills, program management expertise, and familiarity with government acquisition processes. Successful candidates shall meet the minimum experience and education requirements and have demonstrated the necessary skills and experience to assist with the Functional Description listed below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply advanced analytic techniques to evaluate and assess program and project objectives, ensuring alignment with mission goals and performance standards.
- Conduct comprehensive analyses of program/project requirements, statuses, budgets, and schedules to support informed decision-making.
- Collect and interpret data related to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs, ensuring accuracy and relevance for program assessments and reporting.
- Utilize data insights to support program development and sustainment activities.
- Apply government-instituted processes for documentation management, change control, and data management to maintain program integrity and compliance.
- Prepare and review critical program documents, including Program Identification Data (PID), Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), Acquisition Plans (AP), Justifications and Approval (J&A), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Government Furnished Products (GFP) justification memos.
- Utilize Procurement Management Tool (PMT) to initiate, track, and manage Program Identification Data (PID) through the contract award process, including Delivery Orders and related documentation.
- Track and manage the status of CDRL deliverables submitted by contractors to ensure timely and accurate receipt of required documentation.
- Support program reviews and assessments using Acquisition Management Suite (AMS) visualizations and Acquisition Health Monitoring Tool to monitor program health and performance.
- Assist in preparing program objective memorandum Issue data for program reviews and strategic planning.
- Schedule, organize, and attend meetings, both virtual and in-person, to facilitate program discussions, status updates, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure effective communication and follow-up on action items and decisions made during meetings.
Knowledge Requirements:
- In-depth understanding of DoD and SECNAV series instructions, NAVAIR Management Tools, and acquisition strategies.
- Familiarity with SECNAV, OPNAV, and OSD policies and documentation related to PPBS and life-cycle management of military acquisition programs.
- Proficiency with AMS PMT tools and related program management software.
Skills and Experience:
- 3-10 years of experience with the requirements.
- Demonstrated analytical skills for evaluating cost and performance trades, with experience in processing program acquisition, funding, and contract documentation.
- Experience managing program/project statuses, including earned value management (EVM) and scheduling.
- High level of proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote).
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Allowable Education Substitutions:
- Associate’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
OR
- Four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance are required.
About StraCon:
StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. The estimated salary range for this position is $74,000.00- $113,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates level of knowledge, education, experience and skill sets. StraCon offers competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.
StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer