Senior Program and Operations Analyst

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation seeks a highly experienced Senior Program and Operations Analyst to support Army AMD modernization programs, providing acquisition oversight, strategic planning, and executive briefing materials.

You will coordinate milestones, lead cross-functional teams across Army, DoD, and Joint stakeholders, prepare executive documents, analyze cost and risk data, and help position the Project Office for successful fielding.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs within the Defense Acquisition System.
• Experience supporting milestone documentation, acquisition strategies, and executive decision support.
• Strong working knowledge of program management principles including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must have an in-scope Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior program and operations support for Army Air and Missile Defense acquisition and modernization programs.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, program execution, and milestone preparation in accordance with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
• Develop Executive-level Information Papers, White Papers, Decision Briefs, Fact Sheets, Executive Summaries, and Congressional/OSD briefing materials supporting Project Office initiatives.
• Prepare leadership for milestone reviews, PMRs, configuration boards, and senior decision forums.
• Analyze program cost, schedule, performance, funding, and risk data; develop recommendations for Project Office leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among engineering, logistics, contracting, test, cybersecurity, finance, and operational stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of acquisition documentation, program strategies, integrated master schedules, and executive reporting products.
• Facilitate and document leadership-directed meetings, action items, and stakeholder engagements involving Army, Joint, and DoD organizations.
• Interface with the AIAMD DASC and other Army stakeholders.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies supporting successful execution of modernization and fielding efforts.
• Provide strategic planning and operational synchronization support to the Project Manager and senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Executive decision support

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

INTUITIVE is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that foster growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation's Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program and Operations Analyst to support a U.S. Army Project Office responsible for the development, acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of advanced Air and Missile Defense (AMD) capabilities. This position is ideally suited for a senior acquisition professional with extensive experience leading complex defense acquisition programs, supporting executive-level decision making, and coordinating across Army, Joint, and Department of Defense stakeholders.

In this role, you will work directly with the Program Operations Director and Project Office leadership to provide acquisition oversight, program operations support, strategic planning, milestone preparation, executive decision support, and coordination with Headquarters Department of the Army stakeholders, including the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) Department of the Army Systems Coordinator (DASC).

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Defense Acquisition, program and portfolio management, acquisition strategy development, milestone decision support, resource management, and cross-functional leadership. Experience supporting Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Project Managers (PMs), Product Managers (PdMs), and senior Army leadership is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior program and operations support for Army Air and Missile Defense acquisition and modernization programs.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, program execution, and milestone preparation in accordance with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
• Develop Executive-level Information Papers, White Papers, Decision Briefs, Fact Sheets, Executive Summaries, and Congressional/OSD briefing materials supporting Project Office initiatives.
• Prepare leadership for milestone reviews, program management reviews (PMRs), configuration boards, and senior decision forums.
• Analyze program cost, schedule, performance, funding, and risk data; develop recommendations for Project Office leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among engineering, logistics, contracting, test, cybersecurity, finance, and operational stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of acquisition documentation, program strategies, integrated master schedules, and executive reporting products.
• Facilitate and document leadership-directed meetings, action items, and stakeholder engagements involving Army, Joint, and DoD organizations.
• Interface with the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) Department of the Army Systems Coordinator (DASC) and other Headquarters Department of the Army stakeholders.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies supporting successful execution of modernization and fielding efforts.
• Provide strategic planning and operational synchronization support to the Project Manager and senior leadership.

Required

• BS or BA degree
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs within the Defense Acquisition System.
• Experience supporting milestone documentation, acquisition strategies, and executive decision support.
• Strong working knowledge of program management principles including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must have an in-scope Secret Security clearance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

- Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at [e-mail] or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.