Nuclear Security Program Analyst - Strategic Risk

SCT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCT is seeking a Program Analyst to support a national security mission organization, providing technical expertise for nuclear R&D and engineering programs. You will lead analysis, develop recommendations, and regularly interface with the client as a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities include assessing programs, managing schedules and budgets, supporting readiness activities, and coordinating efforts across multidisciplinary teams. On-site work is required in Washington, DC or Albuquerque, NM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a Master’s degree or PhD is preferred
• Active U.S. Government security clearance with fully adjudicated T5 background investigation including drug test
• Experience in DOE or NNSA environment is desirable
• Experience in program management in scientific and engineering environments
• High-quality written, analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Excellent oral communication, organizational and inter-personal skills, including ability to interface with executive-level clients

Responsibilities

• Provide technical evaluations and assessments of complex programs, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, facilities, and supporting documentation, including technical maturity and production readiness
• Provide subject matter expertise in advanced manufacturing, strategic materials, production engineering, component manufacturing, technology development, and infrastructure modernization
• Develop and support modernization strategies, implementation plans, capability restoration efforts, and solutions to technical and programmatic challenges
• Assess program, integration, implementation, and supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies to improve performance, resilience, and continuity
• Support program and project management, including scheduling, milestones, baseline management, performance tracking, documentation, and integrated cost, schedule, and risk management
• Support technical reviews, readiness assessments, audits, program evaluations, and other oversight activities
• Provide budget and financial management support, including budget development, cost analysis, funding and execution tracking, spend plans, and justification materials
• Develop executive briefings, technical presentations, reports, strategic communications, and decision-support materials
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary technical teams, program offices, production and research organizations, external stakeholders, and working groups
• Provide leadership, administrative, and high-priority program support, including meeting coordination, action tracking, correspondence, and response to emerging requirements

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

SCT is seeking a Program Analyst to support a national security mission organization, providing technical expertise for nuclear R&D and engineering programs. You will lead analysis, develop recommendations, and regularly interface with the client as a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities include assessing programs, managing schedules and budgets, supporting readiness activities, and coordinating efforts across multidisciplinary teams. On-site work is required in Washington, DC or Albuquerque, NM.