Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst

JRC Careers • Huntsville, AL

8d

About The Position

We are actively seeking a Facilities Planning & Programming Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Facility Life Cycle Management projects. This role provides critical expertise in real property acquisition, Military Construction (MILCON) planning, infrastructure programming, and global siting analysis for MDA systems. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, experience with federal facilities processes, and the ability to coordinate across technical, environmental, and policy domains.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in facilities engineering, military construction, real property acquisition, federal planning, or defense infrastructure
• Experience supporting defense agencies or federal programs
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and briefing skills
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and interface with senior leadership
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture
• A Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license
• Experience with facility siting and real estate
• Familiarity with congressional budget cycles
• Knowledge of DoD real property systems and facility lifecycle management

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and programming support for global MDA system siting initiatives, including real property acquisition and early‑stage project development.
• Prepare documentation supporting MILCON projects, including budget and acquisition packages, siting analyses, staffing documentation and briefing materials for leadership approvals.
• Evaluate and review performance requirements, system architecture / engineering concepts, and facility design packages from preliminary through final design.
• Support planning, programming, design, construction, sustainment, and disposal activities for MILCON and Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) projects.
• Collaborate with design and construction agents; specifically United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities System Command (NAVFAC), Public Works Departments, and host‑nation agencies to align facility and infrastructure requirements, design and construction activities, strategies, leases, and technical estimates.
• Support the agencies MILCON program coordinating cost and budget teams to provide DD1391 exhibits across the annual congressional budget cycles for MILCON and FSRM.
• Prepare reports, white papers, congressional responses, and senior‑level briefings.
• Participate in infrastructure policy reviews, compliance assessments, and development of agency directives and instructions.
• Maintain databases and archival systems for Real Property documentation, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and audit readiness.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior