Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst

JRC Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

DoD program impact

Collaborative environment

Professional growth

Job summary

JRC Careers in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Facility Life Cycle Management projects. You will provide real property siting, MILCON advance planning, infrastructure analysis, and interagency coordination across design and construction teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field, 12+ years in defense facilities, active DoD clearance, and the ability to brief senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field.
• 12+ years in facilities engineering, MILCON, or defense infrastructure.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture or related field; PE/RA license desirable.
• Experience with facility siting and real estate; familiarity with DoD real property systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and programming support for global MDA system siting initiatives.
• Prepare MILCON documentation including budget, acquisition packages, and briefing materials.
• Evaluate system architecture and facility design packages from concept to final design.
• Support lifecycle planning for MILCON and Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM).
• Coordinate with USACE, NAVFAC, Public Works, and host-nation agencies on requirements and estimates.
• Assist in MILCON program cost and budget coordination and DD1391 exhibits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Briefing skills

Cross-agency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting‑edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC's Strategic Defense & International Operations (SDIO)Team!

We are actively seeking a Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst support to the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Facility Life Cycle Management projects. This role provides critical expertise in real property acquisition, Military Construction (MILCON) planning, infrastructure programming, and global siting analysis for MDA systems. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, experience with federal facilities processes, and the ability to coordinate across technical, environmental, and policy domains.

What You'll Do

• Real Property & Siting Support: Provide planning and programming support for global MDA system siting initiatives, including real property acquisition and early‑stage project development.
• MILCON Advance Planning: Prepare documentation supporting MILCON projects, including budget and acquisition packages, siting analyses, staffing documentation and briefing materials for leadership approvals.
• Technical & Design Analysis: Evaluate and review performance requirements, system architecture / engineering concepts, and facility design packages from preliminary through final design.
• Facility Life‑Cycle Analysis: Support planning, programming, design, construction, sustainment, and disposal activities for MILCON and Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) projects.
• Interagency Coordination: Collaborate with design and construction agents; specifically United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities System Command (NAVFAC) , Public Works Departments, and host‑nation agencies to align facility and infrastructure requirements, design and construction activities, strategies, leases, and technical estimates.
• Program & Budget Support: Support the agencies MILCON program coordinating cost and budget teams to provide DD1391 exhibits across the annual congressional budget cycles for MILCON and FSRM.
• Executive‑Level Documentation: Prepare reports, white papers, congressional responses, and senior‑level briefings
• Policy & Compliance Oversight: Participate in infrastructure policy reviews, compliance assessments, and development of agency directives and instructions.
• Data & Records Management: Maintain databases and archival systems for Real Property documentation, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and audit readiness.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in facilities engineering, military construction, real property acquisition, federal planning, or defense infrastructure
• Experience supporting defense agencies or federal programs
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and briefing skills
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and interface with senior leadership
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture
• A Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license
• Experience with facility siting and real estate
• Familiarity with congressional budget cycles
• Knowledge of DoD real property systems and facility lifecycle management

At JRC we offer...

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well‑being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high‑profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

Voluntary Self-Identification

As set forth in JRC Careers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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