Strategic Program Analyst – PPBE, TS/SCI, El Segundo

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Journeyman Program Analyst in El Segundo, CA to support the SSIO program with planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for high-priority DoD initiatives. The role spans strategic to tactical work, including budgeting, obligations tracking, and financial analysis for space systems.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's in a relevant field, 4+ years of DoD or government experience, and an active TS w/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance, accounting, economics, business or analytical field.
• 4+ years of combined industry or DoD/government contract experience with a focus on program management or financial management.
• Ability to interpret acquisition regs, law, policy with demonstrated results.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• General program management support for SSIO program team, including planning, management and execution of funds.
• Assist in translating SSIO capability requirements into actionable strategic plans during programming.
• Analyze programmatic data and capability trends to support long-term planning and resource allocation.
• Draft and coordinate programmatic briefings, issue papers and strategic documents.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify shortfalls, develop unfunded requirements, and propose mitigations.
• Act as a strategic liaison between the Strategic Cell and external stakeholders to align initiatives with USSF priorities.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Security clearance: TS w/ SCI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a highly analytical field

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Journeyman Program Analyst in El Segundo, CA to support the SSIO program with planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for high-priority DoD initiatives. The role spans strategic to tactical work, including budgeting, obligations tracking, and financial analysis for space systems.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's in a relevant field, 4+ years of DoD or government experience, and an active TS w/SCI eligibility.