Program Analyst, Journeyman (E-130J, Mission Systems - #2) (PMA 271)

Davis Defense Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Program Analyst to support the E-130J Mission Systems program. The role demands analytic rigor, procurement planning expertise, and cross-functional coordination with IPTs and vendors.

Based in Patuxent River, MD, candidates will apply data-driven methods to track budgets, schedules, and performance, and prepare procurement documentation for ACAT I programs. Clearances and BA/BS are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or supplemental experience is required.
• Experience developing and coordinating procurement documentation is preferred.
• Familiarity with major defense program procurement and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives and performance.
• Track budgets, schedules, and procurement-related data for E-130J.
• Prepare and coordinate SOW, SOO, and other contractual documents.
• Manage procurements and maintain procurement planning records.
• Support IPT communications and status briefings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budget analysis

Requirements analysis

Program management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

CSPT

PMT

CDRLs

SOW

PID

PPBS

Job description

Description

Position Title: Program Analyst, Journeyman (E-130J, Mission Systems - #2) (PMA 271)

Requisition #: 291

Work Environment: On Site

Position Type: Exempt

Salary Range: $105,000 — $130,000***This is an estimated salary range. Compensation will be commensurate with experience***

Location: Patuxent River, MD

Clearance Level Required: Secret, Top Secret preferred

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: “Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow.”

Functional 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 aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Journeyman Program Analyst, you are responsible for providing customer recommendations for E-130J related initiatives. The E-130J program is in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase as an acquisition category (ACAT I) program. The position is responsible directly to the IPTL for Mission Systems to track contract execution and performance and initiate and develop procurement documents for future program requirements. Apply knowledge and expertise in continuous process improvement to track performance to plan for program office efforts.

• Support acquisition management activities in support of the E-130J platform that once fielded will become critical to America’s nuclear deterrence.
• Assist with creating and updating spend plan in CSPT and staffing demand development in RMT, facilitate and track spend plans using CSPT, align SPID entries with the IPT strategy, and respond to and develop program data calls.
• Coordinate withthe E-130J Mission Systems team in the development and processing of SOW, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Performance Based Specifications, CDRLs, Technical Evaluations, and other contractual documentation for contracting efforts.
• Manage procurements using PMT including development and management of PIDs; coordinate and prepare actions required for conducting Procurement Planning Conferences (PPC’s); generation, routing, and tracking of Procurement Planning Agreements (PPAs); and input, tracking, and reporting of PMT actions and milestones.
• Apply NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, budget development and coordination, and program planning.
• Participate in status briefs and recommend responses to program inquiries.
• Serve as Program Analyst lead for managing, tracking and reporting procurement status and activities.
• Support the operation of the IPT including schedule and organize meetings, address data calls, assess program data.
• Track program/project status and schedules.
• Develop and coordinate program documentation, requirements documents, and program and budget/funding resource plans.

Required Experience

Three years or more experience performing duties described in the functional description.

Desired Experience

• At least 2 years of experience developing and coordinating procurement documentation. Experience with acquisition reviews and cost analysis. Experience with the following: Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT), Program Management Tool (PMT), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Program, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Procurement Initiation Documents (PID).
• Familiarity with preparing data for meeting Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) gate reviews to successfully transition into the program’s next phase.

Education Requirements

BA/BS degree or supplemental experience is required.

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