Acquisition Program Analyst

S3, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S3, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Program Analyst to join the SHIELD Project Office, blending technical, financial, and acquisition expertise to support budget and strategic planning.

You will develop acquisition strategies, draft SOWs, and prepare evaluation plans while coordinating cross-functional teams across technical, scheduling, and contracting functions. Candidates should have a BA/BS and 5 years government project experience, plus the ability to obtain a DoD clearance; the role offers

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in any field.
• 5 years of government project or product office experience in acquisitions.
• Experience helping develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans, and vendor qualification for budget support.
• Ability to obtain a DoD clearance or hold a secret or higher clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support program and project leadership in planning, execution, oversight, and reporting across a portfolio of technical initiatives.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional teams spanning technical, financial, scheduling, and contracting functions to support planning, execution, and documentation of program activities.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of key program documents (SOW, PMP, analyses, strategic plans).
• Maintain program timelines and calendars; monitor progress and prepare updates for senior leadership; assess risks to objectives.
• Provide oversight and integration across projects to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Analyze, track, and report on emerging or unmet technical requirements, funding gaps, and priorities.
• Align program requirements with broader budget planning and long-term investments.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and documentation for system development, component integration, and organizational change impacts.
• Develop and present briefing slides, reports, and data summaries to support leadership decisions.

Skills

Acquisition expertise

Program analysis

Cross-functional work

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

S3, Inc. is a rapidly diversifying business, approaching 900 employees, founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. S3, Inc. provides technical, programmatic, logistics, maintenance, and pilot training services to space, missile and aviation, other Government agencies, Partner Nation militaries, and DoW requirements, at CONUS and OCONUS sites co-located with customer requirements. With a staff that is 75% veterans, the company operates under a ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S3’s Agile Engineering Division (AED) supports PAE/PMO technical services for offensive and defensive fires and PAE Aviation and PMO's. AED is a services entity, not product development, for programmatic engineering, logistics and pilot training.

S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government/commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications and, operates an ICR Academy for Aircraft and sensor training for US and FMS customer; S3I and subsidiary S3Arabia – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and augment staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together!

S3 Inc. a is seeking a Program Analyst to support our SHIELD program at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Job Description

The Program Analyst will join the SHIELD Project Office within the Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO M&S). This role requires a strong blend of technical, financial, and acquisition expertise. Key responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies, preparing work statements, creating evaluation plans, assisting in vendor qualification, and playing a pivotal role in budget preparation. The candidate will also support Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE) oversight, provide strategic input into decision-making processes, and ensure robust financial and program execution oversight.

Duties

• Support program and project leadership in planning, execution, oversight, and reporting across a portfolio of technical initiatives.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional teams spanning technical, financial, scheduling, and contracting functions to support planning, execution, and documentation of program activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of key program documents, such as Statements of Work (SOW), Program Management Plans (PMP), technical analyses, and strategic planning materials.
• Maintain program timelines and calendars; monitor progress and prepare updates for senior leadership. Assist in identifying and assessing risks related to technical, schedule, and operational objectives.
• Provide oversight and integration support across multiple projects, contracts, or organizational units to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Analyze, track, and report on emerging or unmet technical requirements, funding gaps, and program priorities.
• Align program requirements, timelines, and planning activities to support broader budget planning and long-term investment strategies.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and documentation related to system development, component integration, capability planning, and organizational change impacts.
• Develop and present materials such as briefing slides, reports, point papers, and data summaries to support leadership decision-making.

Qualifications

• A BA or BS degree in any field.
• 5 years of experience supporting a Government Project or Product Office in an acquisition role, ideally within a PEO environment.
• Experience assisting government procurement agencies develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans and qualifying vendors in the support of budget preparation and defense.
• Experience assisting government procurement agencies develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans and qualifying vendors in the support of budget preparation and defense.
• Experience tracking compliance with stated program direction, identifying changes in program direction, and assesses impacts.
• Experience developing acquisition plans, source selection documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates, justifications and approvals, synopses, and requests for proposals/quotes/bids.
• Secret or higher DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a clearance.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: S3