Junior Management Analyst – DoD NGTS Data Development

AMEWAS, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Tuition and training assistance

Paid vacation and leave

Wellness program

Job summary

AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Management Analyst (NGTS Data Development Team)-Junior to join our team on-site in the MD/CA region.

The role supports the NGTS data development efforts within a government-led SEM program and interfaces with schedulers, PMs, and feature owners to track progress and LOE estimates. Ideal candidates hold an HS Diploma and at least 1 year of admin or project-support experience, with DoD Secret clearance requirements and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of administrative, project support, or team coordination experience.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience tracking action items, schedules, or project status updates.
• Strong written/verbal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• The ability to conduct basic research and compile information from multiple sources.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• The ability to accommodate an onsite schedule at the Patuxent River and California, MD office locations.
• Minimum clearance: DoD Secret Clearance; DoD Secret Clearance required on onboarding; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the NGTS Data Development Team.
• Attends PO/PM Sync meetings and other meetings to define software feature status for the Data Team.
• Maintains the status of software features and informs the data team of upcoming/merged changes.
• Works with scheduler to maintain GitLab Data Projects.
• Assists with data requirements intake and development process.
• Manages the classified software requirements intake process.
• Assists with initial research for data requirements.
• Assists with development of data milestones and LOE estimation.
• Assists with CAF DMO Mandatory Models development and changes for new MP versions.
• Assists with MIL-STD-6016 updates to players (TADIL updates).
• Maintains data team documentation.

Skills

Administrative support

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Research skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Customer service

Onsite schedule flexibility

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

GitLab

Jira

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Management Analyst (NGTS Data Development Team)-Junior support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $66,500.00 - $83,200.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

California, Maryland and Patuxent River, Maryland. To learn more about these areas, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Work Arrangement

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.

Position Background

The Synthetic Environment Modeling (SEM) team is a government run organization that develops the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) software program, a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports modeling and simulation (M&S) environments. The NGTS product users include trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. NGTS is government owned, developed and managed.

A typical day as a Management Analyst (NGTS Data Development Team)-Junior may include:

• Supports the NGTS Data Development Team
• Attends PO/PM Sync meetings and other meetings that define the status of software features involving the Data Team
• Maintains the status of software features and ensures thedata team is aware of upcoming/merged changes that may affect development and testing
• Works with scheduler as required to maintain GitLab Data Projects
• Assists with the data requirements intake and development process
• Manages classified software requirements intake process
• Assists with initial research for data requirements
• Assists with the development of data milestones and issues for use by scheduler and team lead to determine LOE
• Assists with the management of CAF DMO Mandatory Models development and changes as new MP versions come out
• Assists with required SISO updates to the database and EEM to ensure a standard between all versions and documents
• Assists with submitting suggested Entity and Emitter Enumerations to CAF DMO for follow on submission to SISO
• Assists with MIL-STD-6016 updates to players (TADIL updates)
• Assists with maintaining data team documentation
  
  

Must-haves

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of administrative, project support, or team coordination experience
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience tracking action items, schedules, or project status updates
• Strong written/verbal and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• The ability to conduct basic research and compile information from multiple sources
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• The ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly
• The ability to accommodate an onsite schedule at the Patuxent River and California, MD office locations
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): DoD Secret Clearance
• Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with GitLab, Jira, or similar project tracking tools
• Experience maintaining project schedules, status reports, and action item trackers
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, or document management tools
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum project environments
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or government programs
• Familiarity with military aviation, modeling & simulation, or defense systems
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWAS

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment And Working Conditions

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits And Perks

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program
  
  

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For important employment-related notices and required disclosures, please review our Regulatory Notices page.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at [e-mail].

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters