Defense Operations Analyst — Program Delivery & Risk Mgmt

Sigma Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance (HSA, FSA, DFSA)

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

12 holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sigma Defense is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD. The role focuses on supporting government initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful program execution.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of DoD communications experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage risk, budgets, and forecasting in a defense environment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in DoW communications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Risk management mindset.
• Understanding of program management principles.
• Experience budgeting and forecasting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Directly support Government Lead with implementation of Government directed initiatives and activities affecting the execution/accomplishment of program infrastructure and systems.
• Resolve issues that may arise among team members and strategic issues that may need the attention of senior managers.
• Show support to the program and the mandated team, expressed through action.
• Report to other stakeholders and confirm the successful completion of given programs.
• Work closely with the communication and management team to increase program awareness among the different stakeholders.
• Facilitate tasking and submission of reports, updates, and status of all program activities.
• Coordinate between Government Lead and vendor team to provide oversight and management facilitating implementation of the program infrastructure and systems.

Skills

DoW communications

Strong communication skills

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Risk management

Program management

Budgeting and forecasting

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Office365

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD. The role focuses on supporting government initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful program execution.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of DoD communications experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage risk, budgets, and forecasting in a defense environment. U.S. citizenship is required.