Program Analyst

Program Analyst

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) within the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) Program Office in Chantilly, VA is searching for a Program Analyst (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). As a Program Analyst with Space Systems Command, you will shape the future of national space capabilities by driving the development, acquisition, and life-cycle management of resilient space technologies that protect our nation. In this dynamic, mission-focused role, you will take ownership of critical programs from conception to deployment, leading diverse teams of technical, financial, and contracting experts to resolve complex hurdles and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. On a daily basis, you will craft acquisition strategies, monitor contractor performance, brief senior leaders, and collaborate with industry partners to make high-stakes decisions that directly impact global security. If you are a natural leader who thrives on solving complex challenges where no blueprint exists, apply today to help us push the boundaries of what is possible in space. The ideal candidate is a proactive program management expert who thrives on complexity and strategic problem-solving, possessing deep knowledge of program lifecycle management across cost, schedule, and technical performance to make sound, independent decisions in fast-paced environments. As a masterful communicator and relationship builder, you excel at translating technical data for senior leaders, negotiating on behalf of the organization, and mentoring team members to achieve mission success. Additionally, you demonstrate a steadfast commitment to managing contractor performance and maintaining the required Top-Secret security clearance to safeguard and support our national security.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of logistics contracts and program management and material support; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve logistics contracts and program management problems; and all aspects of logistics contracts and program management support.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit and to be persuasive in representing the best interests of the government when dealing with personnel with highly divergent points of view.
• Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines. Ability to compose and edit contract required correspondence, review and analyze directives, develop and brief service contract program related presentations.