Program Analyst 3

Overview

Program Analyst 3

Location : NASA AMES Research Center

Job Status : Full-Time

Travel: Limited, as needed

Must be a US citizen

Join the NASA CPSS II team as a Program Analyst 3 to support the Science and Technology Office (STO). This is your opportunity to contribute to the Artemis missions and shape the future of space exploration.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze program status on a daily basis to ensure alignment with program objectives, schedules, budgets, and performance goals.

• Provide ongoing support to the Program Management Office (PMO) in all aspects of project controls, business management, and program execution.

• Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain program data to support informed decision-making and executive reporting.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze program performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including budget planning, execution tracking, and financial analysis.

• Perform business management functions as assigned by the Program Manager, supporting day-to-day program operations and strategic initiatives.

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes within program and project environments.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in accordance with program requirements and industry standards.

• Lead or support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), ensuring compliance with customer requirements and EVM best practices.

• Analyze EVM performance data, identify cost and schedule variances, evaluate trends, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

• Prepare and present program status reports, performance analyses, and executive briefings to program leadership and stakeholders.

• Utilize commercial EVM and project controls software, including Deltek Cobra, Empower, and other business management tools.

• Collaborate with program managers, project controls personnel, finance teams, engineers, customers, and other stakeholders to support successful program execution.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that enhance program performance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA.

• 7-12 years of applicable professional experience, or 5-7 years of government or aerospace industry experience.

• Experience supporting Program Management Office (PMO) operations, project controls, business management, or program analysis activities.

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines.

• Experience supporting Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) development and maintenance.

• Experience performing EVM analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting.

• Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Experience using commercial EVM tools such as Deltek Cobra, Empower, or similar project controls software.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex program data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced program environment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other Federal government programs.

• Experience participating in or supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

• Knowledge of project scheduling, cost management, and integrated project controls.

• Experience developing executive dashboards, performance metrics, and data visualizations.

• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or similar analytical and reporting tools.

• Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), or equivalent.

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