Business Operations and Program Management Support Analyst - Mid with Security Clearance

RTI Consulting, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Consulting, LLC in Springfield, VA and St. Louis, MO seeks a Program Analyst to actively participate in the program management lifecycle. You will monitor cost, schedule, performance and risk, and prepare documentation for formal reviews to keep the government PM informed.

Clearance to TS/SCI is required (or willing to obtain polygraph). The role involves developing the Integrated Master Schedule, supporting acquisition documents (SOW, PWS, IGCEs), and presenting status in PMRs with minimal

Qualifications

• Experience in program management monitoring cost, schedule, performance and risk.
• Experience supporting the acquisition lifecycle, including SOWs, PWS, IGCEs.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ceremonies.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor program cost, schedule, performance, and risk throughout the lifecycle, identifying issues.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), reporting progress against baselines.
• Prepare and support acquisition documentation including SOWs, PWS, market research, and IGCEs.
• Participate in and document key meetings (PMRs, sprint planning, technical exchange).
• Provide independent review and analysis of contractor deliverables against SOW requirements.

Skills

Program Management

Cost Schedule Risk

IMS scheduling

Acquisition documents

Agile

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Earned Value

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Springfield, VA & St. Louis, MO Clearance Required: US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI or TS/SCI w/polygraph. If polygraph is not held, candidates must be willing to take a polygraph. Position Description: This analyst actively participates in the program management lifecycle, taking responsibility for monitoring key aspects of program execution against established plans. The role involves managing program schedules, preparing documentation for formal reviews, and ensuring that program activities, costs, and risks are tracked and reported accurately to support the government Program Manager. Work at this level involves independently performing the full range of assigned duties with minimal day-to-day instruction. Duties may include:

• Actively monitoring program cost, schedule, performance, and risk throughout the program lifecycle, identifying and flagging potential issues
• Developing, managing, and maintaining the program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), reporting on progress against baselines
• Preparing and supporting the development of acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Participating in and documenting key program meetings, such as sprint planning, technical exchange meetings, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Providing independent review and analysis of contractor deliverables to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in the SOW Required Skills:
• Demonstrated experience in Program Management, specifically monitoring and reporting on cost, schedule, performance, and risk
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the acquisition lifecycle, including the development of key acquisition documents Desired Skills:
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and ceremonies
• Experience with Total Lifecycle Acquisition Management and the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM)

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