Program Analyst II

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Goleta, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Program Analyst II. This position is based out of our Goleta, CA facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. This position involves supporting the Program Manager and senior program staff on a major DoD Cybersecurity and Software Maintenance/Development contract. The role entails assisting with schedule, cost, risk, and opportunities management, as well as action item tracking, meeting minute development, and presentation creation. This position may involve supporting sub-projects within an integrated project team (IPT), helping to monitor schedule, cost, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of directly related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Project
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint experience with action item tracking and data analysis using Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting)
Ability to interpret cost data and assist with budget tracking
Ability to work with a remote team
Ability to travel 20-30% of the time
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DoD contracts preferred

Responsibilities

Develop plans, schedules, and budgets to meet contractual requirements for a large program or several portions of a more complex program
Support the Program Manager through data analytics to better track key program metrics
Establish program plans and conduct research to define program requirements
Interface with all levels of the customer, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate deliverables, budgets, and schedules
Prepare briefing material to support program meetings and presentations
Track and ensure on-time delivery of key contractual document deliverables to the customer
Develop new methods for tracking and reporting program status statistics
Maintain and update action item trackers, ensuring timely follow-up and status reporting
Assist with identifying and documenting program risks and opportunities
Capture meeting minutes and track follow-up actions from IPT meetings
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) data collection and reporting
Track budgets across the program, monitoring actuals against planned expenditures
Make recommendations to management on changes as appropriate
Assist with proposal efforts
Direct, lead, and organize small project teams in support of the program to achieve key metrics
May provide work leadership for lower-level employees
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Benefits

annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours