Program Analyst 4

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Analyst IV to support the Science and Technology Office on Artemis-related efforts. The role emphasizes program health monitoring, cost/schedule control, and rigorous EVM practices within a government/aerospace setting.

The candidate will lead PMO analytics, develop PMBs and EACs, and coordinate IBRs with stakeholders across finance, engineering, and management, ensuring compliant execution and strategic decision support.

Qualifications

• MS/MA.
• 12-15 years of applicable professional experience, including 8-12 years supporting government or aerospace programs.
• Extensive experience supporting PMO operations, project controls, business management, and program performance analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining PMBs, WBS, and WBS dictionaries.
• Experience developing Estimates at Completion (EACs), conducting financial analyses, and supporting program forecasting.
• Experience analyzing RLNs, integrated schedules, and critical path methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and technical performance integration within complex government or aerospace programs.
• Experience leading or supporting IBRs and administering management reserve.
• Proficiency with commercial EVM and project controls software, such as Deltek Cobra, Empower, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently monitor and analyze program status daily to assess cost, schedule, technical performance, and overall program health.
• Provide strategic support to the PMO in project controls, business management, program analysis, and performance reporting.
• Lead data management, analysis, and reporting efforts to support program execution and executive decision-making.
• Develop, analyze, and report key program performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Support PPBE activities, including budget development, execution monitoring, and financial planning.
• Lead or support performance improvement initiatives and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct evaluations of processes, procedures, models, systems, and contractual requirements with formal analyses.
• Develop and maintain WBS, WBS dictionaries, PMBs, and integrated cost/schedule baselines.
• Develop and maintain EACs and perform comprehensive financial analyses.
• Analyze RLNs, integrated schedules, and critical path activities to forecast execution risks.
• Implement and maintain EVM methodologies and perform cost/schedule variance analyses.
• Perform forecasting, trend analysis, resource analysis, and data-driven assessments.
• Serve as SME for EVM, ensuring ANSI/EIA-748 compliance and customer requirements.
• Lead or support IBRs, PMB management, and EVM reporting.
• Collaborate with PMs, project controls, finance, engineering, customers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and analyses for program reviews.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Written and verbal communication

Education

MS/MA

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Empower

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Join the NASA CPSS II team at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Program Analyst 4 to support the Science and Technology Office (STO). This is your opportunity to contribute to the Artemis missions and shape the future of space exploration.

Location: Huntsville, AL (Marshall Space Flight Center)

Job Status: Full-Time

Travel: Limited, as needed

Must be a US citizen

Job Responsibilities

• Independently monitor and analyze program status on a daily basis to assess cost, schedule, technical performance, and overall program health.
• Provide strategic support to the Program Management Office (PMO) in all aspects of project controls, business management, program analysis, and performance reporting.
• Lead data management, analysis, and reporting efforts to support program execution, executive decision-making, and continuous process improvement.
• Develop, analyze, and report key program performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including budget development, execution monitoring, and financial planning.
• Lead or support performance improvement initiatives, identifying root causes of performance issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct complex evaluations of existing processes, procedures, models, systems, and contractual requirements, preparing formal analyses and recommendations for program leadership.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), WBS dictionaries, Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), and integrated cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) and perform comprehensive financial analyses in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Analyze Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), integrated schedules, and critical path activities to assess program performance and forecast execution risks.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, performing cost and schedule variance analyses and recommending corrective actions.
• Perform forecasting, trend analysis, resource analysis, and data-driven assessments to support program planning and execution.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Earned Value Management (EVM), ensuring compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines and customer requirements.
• Lead or support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), including development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), management reserve administration, and EVM reporting.
• Collaborate with program managers, project controls personnel, finance, engineering, customers, and stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and analyses supporting program reviews and strategic decision-making.
• May provide supervisory or management support for project controls, business management, or program analysis personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS/MA.
• 12-15 years of applicable professional experience, including 8-12 years supporting government or aerospace industry programs.
• Extensive experience supporting Program Management Office (PMO) operations, project controls, business management, and program performance analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and WBS dictionaries.
• Experience developing Estimates at Completion (EACs), conducting financial analyses, and supporting program forecasting.
• Experience analyzing Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), integrated schedules, and critical path methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and technical performance integration within complex government or aerospace programs.
• Experience leading or supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and administering management reserve.
• Proficiency with commercial EVM and project controls software, such as Deltek Cobra, Empower, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other Federal government programs.
• Professional certification such as Earned Value Professional (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.
• Experience leading complex EVM implementations, compliance assessments, and surveillance activities.
• Knowledge of integrated project controls, schedule risk analysis, and resource planning methodologies.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership or supervisory support within a Program Management Office (PMO) or project controls organization.