Senior Mission Analyst/Program Manager

Watermark Risk Management International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International is seeking a Mission Analyst/Program Manager to lead mission assurance analysis on high-visibility programs and provide senior-level analytical judgment across all mission assurance activities.

The role requires over 10 years of experience, a Master's degree, TS clearance on day one, and on-site work in a Government SCIF with travel as needed; the company offers full benefits and a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in any career field, discipline, or industry.
• PMP Certification or equivalent program management credentials preferred.
• Prior experience managing DoD SCIF-based contractor teams preferred.
• Direct experience with HQ USAF staff processes and governance forums preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mission Assurance analysis on high-visibility, mission-critical programs and provide senior-level analytical judgment across all Mission Assurance activities
• Provide comprehensive program management and contract administration to ensure effective staffing, deliverable submittal, and execution of all Mission Assurance tasks
• Oversee the efforts of all less-senior staff assigned to the contract
• Develop, maintain, and execute a Program Management Plan (PMP) within 30 calendar days of contract award
• Manage cost, labor utilization, schedules, risk, and task execution
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Program management

Staff management

Education

Master's Degree

PMP Certification or equivalent

Job description

Come make your mark with Watermark! Founded by USAF veterans in 2007, we are proud to be a Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

Subject matter experts specializing in security and risk management. We are intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.

Our core values drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit perspective, passion, communication, integrity and ethics, and balance in all we do.

Competitive benefits package to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer‑paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401(k) savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first!

Mission Analyst/Program Manager

In this role you will…

• Perform Mission Assurance analysis on high‑visibility, mission‑critical programs and provide senior‑level analytical judgment across all Mission Assurance activities
• Provide comprehensive program management and contract administration to ensure effective staffing, deliverable submittal, and execution of all Mission Assurance tasks
• Oversee the efforts of all less‑senior staff assigned to the contract
• Develop, maintain, and execute a Program Management Plan (PMP) within 30 calendar days of contract award
• Manage cost, labor utilization, schedules, risk, and task execution
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• Over 10 years in any career field, discipline, or industry
• PMP Certification or equivalent program management credentials preferred
• Prior experience managing DoD SCIF‑based contractor teams preferred
• Direct experience with HQ USAF staff processes and governance forums preferred

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree (M.A. or M.S.) in any field

Certification Requirements:

• None specified

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active/current Top Secret (TS) clearance on Day 1 of performance
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and TS/SCI with Caveats
• U.S. Citizenship required

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work 100% on‑site within a Government SCIF during core duty hours
• CONUS travel may be required (coordinated with the Government at least 10 calendar days prior)
• OCONUS travel may be required (e.g., EUCOM/PACOM AOR support; coordinated at least 20 calendar days prior, with Theater Business Clearances)
• Local travel within the National Capital Region may be required
• Trip and After‑Action Reports are required following each trip
• May be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Position is Contingent on Contract Award.

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $100,000-300,000.