IPM Analyst/Financial Management - Subject Matter Expert (FM6)

Tecolote; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tecolote is seeking an IPM Subject Matter Expert to provide top-tier Integrated Program Management support to senior leadership for USSF Space Systems Command. The SME will direct cost, schedule, and technical alignment across MDAPs to safeguard multi‑billion dollar portfolios.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience with DoD/USAF/NASA programs, extensive use of MS Project, and expert scheduling knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; preferably in engineering, business, math, or the sciences.
• 15+ years of relevant experience including expert-level schedule development and integration with USAF/DoD/NASA programs.
• Extensive experience with MS Project/Project Server or similar tools and knowledge of scheduling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct the integration of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance metrics across SSC portfolios.
• Serve as primary advisor to PEOs and senior leadership with high-level assessments and forecasts.
• Lead executive-level PMRs, strategic baseline reviews, and milestone decision briefs.
• Oversee RIO management boards and develop complex risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive IPM process improvements and align Agile/DevSecOps metrics with hardware acquisition.
• Mentor junior analysts and program managers on IPM, DoD policy, and reporting standards.
• Evaluate contractor execution strategies and provide recommendations on contracts and SOW alignment.

Skills

Executive presentation

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Project Server

Steelray Project Analyzer

Job description

Our IPM Subject Matter Expert will provide expert-level Integrated Program Management (IPM) support to senior leadership within U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). The SME acts as the primary strategic authority on program integration, directing the alignment of cost, schedule, and technical parameters across major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) to safeguard multi-billion dollar space and ground portfolios.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the integration of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance metrics across major SSC portfolios, providing strategic oversight of program health.
• Serve as the primary trusted advisor to Program Executive Officers (PEOs) and senior leadership, presenting high-level assessments, predictive forecasts, and strategic mitigation plans.
• Lead executive-level Program Management Reviews (PMRs), strategic baseline reviews, and major milestone decision briefs.
• Oversee enterprise-level Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management boards, guiding the development of complex risk mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Drive IPM process improvements across the directorate, advising SSC leadership on the integration of modern Agile/DevSecOps metrics with traditional hardware acquisition frameworks.
• Mentor junior analysts and program managers on advanced IPM principles, DoD acquisition policy, and executive reporting standards.
• Evaluate prime contractor execution strategies and provide expert recommendations on contract structuring, performance incentives, and statement of work (SOW) alignment.

Skills Required

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) is required (preferably in engineering, business, math, or the sciences).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including expert-level experience in schedule development, analysis, integration, and management with the USAF, DoD, NASA, or DoD hardware contractor.
• Extensive experience (well over 6 years) using Microsoft Project, Project Server, or similar schedule tools.
• Expert knowledge of schedule management best practices such as critical path methodology, schedule quality, and schedule execution metrics.
• Advanced proficiency using Steelray Project Analyzer or equivalent, and deep knowledge of the DCMA 14-Point Assessment.
• Highly proficient using MS Office Suite with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive history working directly with USSF SSC, NRO, or SDA acquisition divisions.
• Recognized Earned Value Professional (EVP) certification from AACE International or equivalent expert-level defense acquisition certifications.

Core Competencies

• Strategic EVM/IPM Leadership
• Executive MDAP Forecasting
• EVM Policy & CDRL Tailoring
• High-visibility, on-site strategic advisory environment supporting SSC headquarters operations.
• Requires independent execution, high-level negotiation with prime contractors, and sound executive judgment.

Security Clearance

• Active DoD Security Clearance is required (Top Secret/SCI preferred).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000/year, DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.