Program Analyst IV

Program Analyst IV – NASA Program Planning & Control (CPSS PP&C II)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)

Join the Team Supporting NASA's Next Generation of Exploration

ARES is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the Consolidated Program Support Services Program Planning & Control (CPSS PP&C) contract at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This position supports NASA's Science and Technology Office (STO) by providing program planning, project controls, scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), and program integration across a diverse portfolio of science, technology development, and spaceflight projects. The successful candidate will work directly with NASA program and project managers, supporting efforts from concept development through project closeout.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide programmatic leadership and project control support across multiple NASA programs and initiatives, including:

• Provide program planning and control (PP&C) integration support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Develop and maintain project management documentation including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), WBS Dictionaries, schedules, cost estimates, and management plans.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), including planning, analysis, documentation, and tracking corrective actions.
• Perform project performance assessments and support management decision-making through analysis and reporting.
• Prepare executive briefings, technical reports, presentations, and management status products.
• Support strategic planning activities and organizational initiatives.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technical teams, and stakeholders across NASA Centers.
• Support project risk management activities and identify opportunities to improve project execution.
• Evaluate project documentation, technical reports, and performance metrics to identify emerging issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist with Program Planning, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) activities.
• Support weekly and monthly program reviews and management reporting.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings and support special studies as required.
• Support Earned Value Management implementation, performance analysis, forecasting, and contractor oversight.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and conduct schedule health assessments, critical path analysis, and schedule risk assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of professional experience supporting program management, project controls, scheduling, Earned Value Management, cost analysis, or related disciplines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment supporting NASA customers.

Desired Qualifications

• 15 or more years of relevant experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, or government programs.
• Experience supporting NASA programs or other federal agencies.
• Knowledge of NASA Program and Project Management processes.

ARES Benefits

• ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a)