Program Analyst (EWI / Acquisition) - EW&C

MAG Aerospace•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

1d•$115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Program Analyst to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for the PL SSW Project. The role continuously manages and reviews cost, schedule, performance, and supportability throughout the acquisition life cycle, from research and development through production, fielding, and sustainment. The position supports the EW&C program, which delivers capabilities to counter current and future threats and enable warfighting capabilities worldwide. The Program Analyst develops and manages budgets and spend plans; forecasts resource needs; tracks funding execution; prepares financial and acquisition reports, analyses, briefings, and documentation; and coordinates with Government, contractor, and other stakeholder teams. The role also supports acquisition planning, risk management, compliance, and program reviews. The position is contingent on the candidate meeting physical and medical requirements applicable to the role. The projected annual compensation range is $115,000 to $155,000. Compensation depends on factors including location, education, skills, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements. Eligible employees may participate in MAG Aerospace’s Total Rewards programs, which include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance, subject to the stated eligibility thresholds.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience.
Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; the candidate can start with Secret clearance.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work on multifunctional teams in a fast-paced development environment.
Ability to self-start, multitask, prioritize multiple tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree; Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial management, cost analysis, data analysis, and risk analysis.
Knowledge of the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
Experience with US Army Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT), Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT), Comprehensive Cost and Requirement (CCaR), and the P&R Forms Application.
Experience with HQ Department of the Army Task Management Tool (TMT), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), and GFEBS-Sensitive Activities (GFEBS-SA).
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Fiscal Law Certificate of Completion earned within the last two years.
DoD Financial Management certification.
DAWIA Business Financial Management certification.

Responsibilities

Create and manage fiscal-year budgets and spend plans, and forecast resource needs for manpower, contracts, travel and training, equipment, supplies, and funds.
Retrieve status-of-funds reports in GFEBS-SA and coordinate with customer budget analysts and leaders on reimbursement and disbursement status to help ensure expenditures do not exceed authorized amounts.
Prepare funding studies, analyses, status presentations, and management reviews; interpret findings and develop recommendations for management and funding issues.
Reassess cost estimates for complex missions using actual cost data as it becomes available.
Support or develop end-of-month reports and monthly acquisition reports.
Analyze project cost estimates and fiscal-year Functional Support Agreement financial data requirements for compliance with applicable ASA (ALT), PEO, and PM policies.
Follow up with contract points of contact on monthly disbursement plans and reported actuals, and review funding execution actions.
Prepare briefings and cost-analysis documents, including Army Strategic Portfolio Analysis & Review materials, SPAR charts, P&R forms, POM and BRP documents, Spruill charts, cash flows, and congressional impact statements.
Develop briefings, issue sheets, impact statements, reclamas, and information papers.
Coordinate and develop acquisition strategy reports, budget exhibits, budget execution and planning materials, Integrated Master Schedules, weapon system reviews, and programmatic risk reviews.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure actions are timely, accurate, and aligned with plans.
Develop budget implementation plans, define timelines, execute project activities, and coordinate with product budget teams on funds execution.
Update, track, and maintain budgetary documentation and financial data for audit compliance, including R4Fs, DD Forms 448 and 448-2, AMC Form 1095G, DD Form 7600, and contract modifications.
Assist with Independent Government Cost Estimates, review and track funding modifications, and respond to customer budget questions as applicable.
Provide budget input to PL SSW leadership and staff for in-progress reviews, Programs of Record, spend plans, and program management reviews.
Monitor and brief Government leadership on contractual and administrative statuses, funding appropriations, burn data, reconciliations, and potential underruns; coordinate timely de-obligation of excess funds to support contract closeout.
Analyze data for Rough Orders of Magnitude and process funding requests submitted within PL SSW.
Review current guidance and help ensure acquisitions comply with FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and Information Assurance regulations, policies, and requirements.
Create detailed briefings and financial, program-status, and marketing materials to plan and define program needs and present information to PL SSW, PEO IEW&S, and Army senior leaders.
Create project plans, reports, information papers, and presentations.
Establish, assess, and track program risks and resolutions; assist Programs of Record with risk-management plans, processes, and risk identification.