Mid-Level Program Analyst

Culmen International LLC • Springfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International is hiring a Mid-Level Program Analyst to support the Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) Team at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) onsite in Springfield, Virginia. The role supports NGA Research’s mission to lead GEOINT research and transition innovative concepts and capabilities to address challenges across NGA, the National System for Geospatial Intelligence, Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. The analyst provides day-to-day coordination and data management support for these activities.

The position provides SETA support distinct from NGA Financial Management for research and development program planning, budget formulation, acquisition assistance, and financial management of RDT&E and O&M funds. Support serves the PPE team, Technical Offices, and Pods on programmatic and financial matters involving ongoing and new initiatives, projects, and procurements. The role also supports technology transfer communications and the preparation and distribution of materials describing organizational activities, products, and services.

This is a talent-pipeline opportunity. Qualified applicants will be contacted once funding is secured. The anticipated start date is mid-December 2026.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic business partnerships.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property, Export Control/ITAR, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), and security classification as they relate to program protection and transition.
• Experience or education in R&D program development from concept inception to technology transition.
• Experience or education in program management and understanding of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Knowledge of RDT&E funding, the PPBE process, FAR, DFARS, and FMR for program scheduling and funding execution.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing R&D statements of work, contracts, agreements, and other program documentation.
• Experience writing, editing, and distributing organizational communications and content.
• BA/BS or MA/MS in business management, systems management, communications and marketing, or an equivalent degree.
• At least 10 years of work experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to sit for a CI Poly.

Nice To Haves

• MBA with a concentration in Technology Management.
• Prior or current experience working with a research and development organization or government agency.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination and data management for NGA Research activities.
• Provide support for R&D program planning, budget formulation, acquisition assistance, and financial management of RDT&E and O&M funds.
• Assist the PPE team, Technical Offices, and Pods with programmatic and financial matters for ongoing and new initiatives, projects, and procurements.
• Support R&D program development from concept inception through technology transition.
• Support program management, including cost, schedule, and performance considerations.
• Help structure program schedules and plan funding execution in accordance with RDT&E funding, the PPBE process, and applicable acquisition and financial regulations.
• Draft, review, and edit R&D statements of work, contracts, agreements such as Technology Transfer agreements, CRADAs, EPAs, and PIAs, and other program documentation.
• Develop or support communications strategies for execution of the Technology Transfer program.
• Write, edit, and distribute publications, public releases, website content, annual reports, and other materials communicating organizational activities, products, and services internally and externally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including coverage for same- or opposite-sex domestic partners.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance available.
• Training and continuing education opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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