Project Analyst II with Security Clearance

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Project Analyst II in Huntsville, AL to manage project scope, cost, schedule, risks and communications across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with customers and teammates to develop accurate project scopes and cost estimates, and maintain regular updates on progress.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical, science or business field with relevant experience, eligibility for Secret clearance, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, science or business discipline with 3 years of related experience; or an Associate’s with 5 years; or 7 years total experience.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearance; pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook; highly proficient with Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage Cost, Schedule, Performance, Risks, and Issues across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teammates and customers to develop accurate project scopes.
• Collaborate with Program Operations Lead to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Maintain communication with customers about existing and future project needs.
• Keep TM/FTS team informed about schedule changes, funding or new projects.
• Develop and maintain schedules, organization charts, quad charts, and funds management tools.
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure to track labor, materials and travel costs across funding sources.
• Learn RTC-specific rules and RTC software.
• Provide regular project updates to customers via text, e-mail, phone, meetings.
• Be flexible to take on other unique responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Data collection

Technical writing

Audit management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus related experience

Job description

Overview Project Analyst II JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain Secret CERTIFICATION: NA TRAVEL: ~15%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a technical, science or business discipline from an accredited* college/university and 3 years of experience in one of the following areas, as related to the respective job required: Communication, Logistics, Operations, Finance, Personnel/Human Resource Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Safety, Security, and Environmental specialties; or an Associate's Degree and 5 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; or 7 years of experience performing the job duties in the assigned specialty area; or 7 years of military training in the assigned specialty area, or a combination thereof. Additional specialization requirements: Program Analyst - 2 years of the required experience must include experience coordinating projects; collecting data, reviewing technical documents compiling statistics and data for projects; writing narratives, managing the execution of inspection programs, creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance. (Must be a U.S. Citizen.)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage Cost, Schedule, Performance, Risks, and Issues on behalf of RTC and for the benefit of RTC's customers throughout the lifecycle of a project - Initiation, Planning, Execution, Reporting, and Retirement.
• Collaborate with teammates and customers to develop accurate scopes for new projects.
• Collaborate with Program Operations Lead and other teammates to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Maintain constant communication with customers about existing and future project needs.
• Maintain constant communication with the TM/FTS team about changes to existing project schedule or requirements, project funding or potential new projects.
• Develop and maintain schedules, organization charts, quad charts, and funds management tools.
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure to support the accurate tracking of labor, materials, and travel related expenses, including multiple funding sources.
• Have the ability to learn rules that apply to different types of government funding. Learn and use RTC specific software.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. (Highly proficient with Excel.)
• Provide regular project updates to customers via text, e-mail, phone calls, online and in-person meetings.
• Be flexible to take on other unique responsibilities as needed to ensure the smooth execution of missions. #CJ