Business Operations & Program Management Analyst, Mid with Security Clearance

QinetiQ US; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a mid-level Business Operations & Program Management Support Analyst to support the NGA GEOINT Ground program offices in Arnold, MO. The role involves monitoring cost, schedule, performance, and risk, maintaining the IMS, and preparing acquisition documentation for program reviews.

Responsibilities include supporting PMRs, participating in meetings, and ensuring contractor deliverables meet SOW requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, specifically monitoring and reporting on cost, schedule, performance, and risk
• Demonstrated experience supporting the acquisition lifecycle, including development of key acquisition documents
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Eligible for CONUS travel

Responsibilities

• Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, and risk throughout the program lifecycle, identifying and flagging potential issues.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), reporting on progress against baselines.
• Prepare and support development of acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Participate in and document key program meetings, such as sprint planning, technical exchange meetings, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Support review and analysis of contractor deliverables to ensure they meet SOW requirements.

Skills

Program management

Cost tracking

Schedule management

Risk management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Overview QinetiQ is seeking a mid-level Business Operations & Program Management Support Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). You will take an active role in the program management lifecycle for NGA GEOINT Ground program offices, monitoring execution against established plans, managing program schedules, preparing documentation for formal reviews, and making sure cost, schedule, performance, and risk are tracked and reported accurately to the government Program Manager. At this level you independently perform the full range of assigned duties with minimal day-to-day instruction. This is an on-site position at NGA Arnold, MO. Ad hoc telework may be permitted only under an approved telework plan.

Responsibilities

• Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, and risk throughout the program lifecycle, identifying and flagging potential issues.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), reporting on progress against baselines.
• Prepare and support development of acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Participate in and document key program meetings, such as sprint planning, technical exchange meetings, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Support review and analysis of contractor deliverables to ensure they meet SOW requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards
• Demonstrated experience in program management, specifically monitoring and reporting on cost, schedule, performance, and risk
• Demonstrated experience supporting the acquisition lifecycle, including development of key acquisition documents
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Eligible for OCONUS travel

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $78,000 - $90,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.