Management Analyst - SME

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. in China Lake, CA is seeking a Management Analyst - SME to support program and weapon systems projects. The role requires applying analytic techniques to evaluate objectives and tracking progress across requirements, budgets and schedules.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance. SME experience of 20+ years in relevant government applications is essential.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• SME must have 20+ years of experience in weapons systems.
• Experience applicable to US Military or US Government in System Eng, Test Eng, Transition Eng, Management Analysis or Training Services.

Responsibilities

• Applies analytic techniques in evaluation of program/project objectives.
• Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules; performs management, technical, or business-case analyses.
• Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to RDT&E/weapon and weapon systems/project acquisition and product programs.
• Tracks program/project status and schedules.
• Applies government-instituted processes for project management, documentation, change control management and data management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements analysis

Project management

Data interpretation

Budget tracking

Job description

Management Analyst - SME - ID#:JR-2026-163

Location:

China Lake, CA

Status:

Full Time

Job Description:

• Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives.
• Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses.
• Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to RDT&E/weapon and weapon systems/project acquisition and product programs.
• Tracks program/project status and schedules.
• Applies government-instituted processes for project management, documentation, change control management and data management.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Due to customer requirements, U.S Citizenship is REQUIRED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW Security Clearance for duration of employment.
• A SME is an individual whose qualifications and/or particular expertise are exceptional and/or highly unique.
• SMEs have a minimum of 20 years of experience working in their specific area of weapons systems.
• Must have experience that is applicable to U.S. Military or U.S. Government applications within one or more of the following areas: System Engineering, Test Engineering, Transition Engineering, Management Analysis, Training Services.

Salary: the expected pay range for this position is $120,640 to $156,000 but is subject to change.