Project Analyst

J.F. Taylor, Inc.; Great Mills (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Holidays

Job summary

J.F. Taylor, Inc. is seeking a Project Analyst to support program teams in maintaining plans, schedules, budgets and risk. The role requires coordinating with government and subcontractors to ensure milestones and contract events are met.

The candidate should have four years of related experience, knowledge of DoD 5000 lifecycle processes, and be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in program management, technical, or business analysis related to DoD weapon systems acquisition and lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) is desirable.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support project plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets; monitor project risks.
• Integrate scope, schedule and cost parameters to provide objective performance data.
• Validate data and implement control measures for project success.
• Prepare presentations and organize bi-weekly status meetings with government/subcontractors.

Skills

Data analysis

Earned Value Management

Project scheduling

Risk management

MS Project

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

AS/AA with 4 years experience

High School diploma with 6 years experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Project Analyst is responsible for working with the J.F. Taylor team to assist with supporting various areas of project(s) in delivering quality products. The Project Analyst will work closely with the program team to maintain project plans, specifications, schedules, budgets and monitor project risks.

• Ability to produce data from which Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), and Cost to Complete (CTC) can be derived
• Integrate the work scope, schedule, and cost parameters of a program to provide objective performance measurement data to include progress of program task(s), accumulation of direct costs, analysis of deviations from plans, facilitate forecasting the achievement of milestones and contract events, provide supporting data for forecasting of estimated costs, and foster discipline in incorporating changes to the baseline in a timely manner
• Perform/implement data validation and implementing control measures to ensure continued success of a program/project
• Organize information artifacts, preparing project presentations, and participating in interchange meetings, both technical and financial, for strategic planning purposes
• Creating agendas and running bi-weekly status meetings with the government and/or subcontractor teammates
• Review documents and coordinating team inputs to documents
• Prepare administrative Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Utilize MS Project to develop, status, and monitor Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs)
• Structure IMS to include the identification of the critical path, milestones and supporting events, including logistics, leading to these milestones
• Report project specifics to internal and external stakeholders
• Interact with the government customer, prime contractor, and other sub-contractors to ensure the projects are meeting requirements on schedule. Communicate findings to Program Manager concisely
• Perform financial and risk management on the project by monitoring labor, material, and travel costs during execution of the project and ensuring actual costs do not exceed contracted funding amounts
• Support procurement cycle of materials from purchase approvals, through receiving of items, and delivery to end user

Position Requirements

BS or BA with four years of experience is required. Additional years of work experience in place of degree are acceptable (AS or AA with 4 years of experience or High School diploma with 6 years of experience). At least four years of experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, related to weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management as specified in the DoD 5000 series is required. Desired experience includes familiarity with Earned Value Management. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Salary Range 60K-70K and will commensurate with experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Level of Clearance Required Secret Eligible

Amount of Travel 10%

About the Organization J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 600 employees and $200 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high-volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components.

Competitive salaries and benefits are critical to attracting and retaining excellent employees. We recognize that happy employees lead to continuity, experience, and quality work.

Our benefits package for all permanent, full-time employees includes:

• Four Weeks of Paid Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Company HSA/HRA Contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Supplemental Health Coverage Plans
• Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Reduced Rates for Corporate Fitness Membership

Req Number ANA-26-00022

EOE Statement J.F. Taylor is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

This position is currently accepting applications.