MK 41 VLS Program Analyst, Senior with Security Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

STAR Award

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. seeks a senior-level Program Analyst to support the MK 41 VLS program at NSWC Port Hueneme. This in-office role provides logistics, technical and programmatic support to sustain fleet readiness and modernize launcher systems.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in DoD program management and naval systems experience, with a Bachelor’s in a related field and a preference for PMP or advanced degrees. U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Systems Management, or a related technical/defense field; Master's or PMP preferred.
• 10+ years of DoD program management, systems engineering support, or lifecycle logistics experience focused on naval weapon systems.
• Deep familiarity with MK 41 VLS launcher components and related assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic execution and life-cycle management of ISEA tasking across MK 41 VLS portfolios.
• Direct IPTs and reviews to ensure alignment with Program Office objectives.
• Synchronize engineering, test, and logistics teams to optimize schedules and dependencies.
• Oversee timelines and milestones driving fleet readiness and modernization testing.
• Establish tracking mechanisms for directives and milestones from inception to resolution.

Skills

Program management

DoD experience

Security clearance

Documentation & reporting

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Systems Management

Master's degree or PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on-today and into the future. Precise Systems is seeking a senior-level Program Analyst to support the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). This full-time, in-office position provides VLS logistics, technical and programmatic support in execution of the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) tasking across the various U.S. Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sale (FMS) project portfolios. This role is critical in aligning engineering, test, and logistics activities with program objectives to sustain fleet readiness and increase combat system capabilities.

Duties

• Programmatic & Event Support: Lead the programmatic execution and life-cycle management of In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) tasking across the MK 41 VLS United States Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) portfolios. Direct working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and high-level program/financial reviews to ensure alignment with Program Office objectives
• Cross-Functional System Integration: Synchronize multi-disciplinary engineering, test, and logistics teams to optimize complex schedules; Manage critical dependencies across weapon system baselines, launcher/missile/canister integrations, and SHIPALT (Ship Alterations) & ORDALTS (Ordnance Alterations) installation to eliminate project bottlenecks
• Strategic Fleet Readiness Management: Oversee the technical timelines and critical milestones driving fleet operational readiness; Manage risk-mitigation strategies for launcher systems upgrades, ensuring seamless modernization installation and testing
• Reporting & Documentation: Establish and enforce tracking mechanisms for action items, technical directives, and program milestones from inception through resolution; Drive continuous improvement in project documentation and reporting workflows
• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Systems Management, or a related technical/defense field (Master's degree or PMP certification preferred)
• Required Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in DoD program management, systems engineering support, or lifecycle logistics-specifically focused on naval weapon systems, such as the MK 41 Vertical Launching System
• Deep familiarity with MK 41 VLS launcher, electronic enclosure sub-assemblies, Launch Control Units (LCUs), canister configurations (Strike, Tactical), and employed missiles/variants
• Skills: Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; Experience in briefing senior & flag level executives and FMS customers; Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and logistics USN and FMS teams
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities. We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.
• Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $121,742 to $140,631 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package. Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.
• Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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