Program Operations Analyst

Quantum Sky; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a Program Operations Analyst to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, MD. The role requires directing operational, administrative, and financial activities, acting as a gatekeeper between program managers and stakeholders, and developing an action-tracking system to ensure timely execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in management/technical field and at least five years in DOD-related program management, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in management, technical, or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in cross-functional disciplines of DOD program acquisition, life cycle support, program management, acquisition planning, milestone review, financial control, scheduling, and quality management.
• Experience as an action officer, requirements officer, operations officer, chief of staff, program manager, or similar position.
• Understanding of the DOD Acquisition System, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) system, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); ability to interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Work is located 100% on government site (no telework).
• Plan and direct operational, administrative, and financial activities for the Government Program Office executive. Identify, organize, and prioritize critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making.
• Act as a point of contact and gatekeeper between Program Managers and other stakeholders. Provide oversight and guidance to projects of high importance in accordance with executive's direction. May act as an advisor to the executive.
• Develop and manage a rigorous action tracking system to ensure tasking from the executive to Program Managers and external activities is comprehensive and completed on time.
• Review, plan, and audit the executive's schedule weeks in advance to ensure alignment with critical issues and required information identified for decision-making.
• Facilitate communications between the Program Office and various stakeholders, including resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, laboratories), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.
• Translate complex technical and financial data into concise, high-level "Quad Charts", white papers, and executive slide decks for Congress, resource sponsors, and senior leadership.
• Assist with developing and implementing department goals, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support broad functional objectives. Analyze business processes against industry best practices and identify areas where improvements could be made.
• Ensure program-sponsored systems address defined requirements and are effective and suitable. Identify cost, performance, and schedule impacts and recommend COAs.
• Participate in Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) processes. Evaluate program cost realism.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Databases

Web-based applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Program Operations Analyst to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, MD.

Responsibilities

• Work is located 100% on government site (no telework).


• Plan and direct operational, administrative, and financial activities for the Government Program Office executive. Identify, organize, and prioritize critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making.


• Act as a point of contact and gatekeeper between Program Managers and other stakeholders. Provide oversight and guidance to projects of high importance in accordance with executive's direction. May act as an advisor to the executive.


• Develop and manage a rigorous action tracking system to ensure tasking from the executive to Program Managers and external activities is comprehensive and completed on time.


• Review, plan, and audit the executive's schedule weeks in advance to ensure alignment with critical issues and required information identified for decision-making.


• Facilitate communications between the Program Office and various stakeholders, including resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, laboratories), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.


• Translate complex technical and financial data into concise, high-level "Quad Charts", white papers, and executive slide decks for Congress, resource sponsors, and senior leadership.


• Assist with developing and implementing department goals, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support broad functional objectives. Analyze business processes against industry best practices and identify areas where improvements could be made.


• Ensure program-sponsored systems address defined requirements and are effective and suitable. Identify cost, performance, and schedule impacts and recommend COAs.


• Participate in Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) processes. Evaluate program cost realism.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in management, technical, or related discipline.


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cross-functional disciplines of DOD program acquisition, life cycle support, program management, acquisition planning, milestone review, financial control, scheduling, and quality management.


• Previous experience as an action officer, requirements officer, operations officer, chief of staff, program manager, or similar position.


• Understanding of the DOD Acquisition System, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) system, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).


• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.


• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and databases.

Desired

• Former DOD experience, especially with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or U.S. Navy.


• Master's Degree in management or technical discipline.


• Completion of various DAU and Project Management coursework/certifications (e.g. PMP).

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance (current Tier-5 investigation) as reported in DISS.

Location

• Suitland, MD

Travel

• 20-40%

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $120,000-$145,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision


• 401(k) match


• Paid Time Off


• STD/LTD/Life Insurance


• Referral Bonuses


• professional development reimbursement


• parental leave

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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