Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst

JRC Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Exceptional employee benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Job summary

JRC Careers is looking for a Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst in Huntsville, Alabama. You will provide critical support for facility life cycle management projects for the Missile Defense Agency, focusing on real property acquisition and Military Construction planning.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of relevant experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to coordinate with federal agencies. A competitive salary and exceptional benefits await you as you join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in facilities engineering, military construction, real property acquisition, federal planning, or defense infrastructure.
• Experience supporting defense agencies or federal programs.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and programming support for global MDA system siting initiatives.
• Prepare documentation supporting MILCON projects.
• Evaluate and review performance requirements and facility design packages.
• Collaborate with design and construction agents on facility requirements.
• Support agency’s MILCON program coordinating cost and budget teams.
• Prepare reports and senior-level briefings.
• Participate in infrastructure policy reviews and compliance assessments.
• Maintain databases for real property documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Briefing skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture

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.

We are actively seeking a Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst to support 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 agency’s 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.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members’ well‑being and success.
• The opportunity to contribute to 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.

JRC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.