Senior Program Analyst 4 — Space Programs & EVM Lead

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

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.