Technical Program Analyst with Security Clearance

VISTA Technology Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. seeks a Technical Program Analyst to support NAVSEA. This hybrid role requires onsite presence in Arlington, VA three days a week and collaboration with APM and senior Navy staff.

The analyst will track schedule and financial performance, assist with RFP documentation, monitor project risks, and prepare briefings. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential for success in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture or naval/marine engineering.
• 5+ years ship production/shipyard experience through all phases of design, construction, delivery, and acceptance.
• 5+ years experience developing and coordinating data-driven presentations for senior leaders on financial, schedule, and risk status.
• 5+ years experience providing support to government clients in fast-paced, team-oriented environments with bias for action.
• 4+ years of experience supporting RFP development.
• Strong knowledge of acquisition guidance, including SOWs, CDRLs, and their interactions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on schedule execution and financial benchmarks.
• Support development of RFP documentation.
• Track and report project risks and propose mitigations.
• Develop briefings and project documents for senior military officers and NAVSEA civilians.
• Ensure high-level product delivery to the APM.

Skills

Data-driven reporting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Self-starting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture/Naval/Marine Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Power BI

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking an Technical Program Analyst to support our NAVSEA customer. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite in Arlington, VA 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

The Technical Program Analyst will be a member of a team providing support to the Assistant Program Manager (APM) in charge of a future Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) program. They will provide assistance to the APM in the form of tracking and reporting on schedule execution, financial execution against benchmarks, supporting development of Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, tracking and reporting project risks as well as developing suggested risk mitigation strategies, development of briefings and project documents for presentation to senior military officers and NAVSEA civilians, and ensuring consistent high-level product delivery to the APM.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or Naval/Marine Engineering
• 5+ years of ship production/shipyard experience working through all phases of design, construction, delivery, and acceptance
• 5+ years of experience developing and coordinating events and data-driven presentations that inform senior leaders on the financial, schedule, and risk status of ongoing projects relative to established plans that not only inform leadership but also drive decision-making
• 5+ years of experience providing support to government clients, operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented dynamic environment where product quality is key and done consistently at a high level with a bias for action and ability to self-start to exceed client expectations
• 4+ years of experience supporting RFP development
• Strong knowledge and application of acquisition guidance, to include, experience working with Statements of Work (SOW), CDRLs, etc. and an understanding of how these documents interact with one another
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point

Desired Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Strong organization, management, and communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend ship construction drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience managing multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline
• Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and customer service orientation

Salary and Benefits

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000.00 to $145,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Security and Eligibility

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

Equal Opportunity

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer