Program Management Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced information technology capabilities into DTRA's wargaming and simulation environments. You will serve as a technical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating operational and mission requirements into clear technical specifications, and communicating technical constraints and solutions back to non-technical stakeholders in an accessible way. This position is suited to a seasoned candidate with IT/AI experience who can move fluidly between technical and business conversations. Additionally, there may be other work assigned by DTRA or INL management. This is a Project Hire position, anticipated for 1 year.

Requirements

• Current Department of Energy (DOE) "Q" and "SCI" clearance or equivalent, which requires US Citizenship.
• Must be willing to work on-site at Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Strong working knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, tools, and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business/operational requirements into technical specifications, and vice versa.
• Extensive experience with requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s and 2 years of experience (Level 2) or Bachelor’s and 5 years of experience (Level 3).
• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years’ direct/relevant experience (Level 2) or at least 11 years’ direct/relevant experience (Level 3).
• Education in lieu of degree may be considered if there is extensive military background, uniquely applicable experience or highly specialized knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DOW, DTRA, or other federal/defense IT and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with wargaming, modeling and simulation (M&S), or exercise support environments
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks, natural language processing, or data analytics platforms.
• Experience with systems engineering practices, agile methodologies, or business analysis certifications (e.g., CBAP).
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience within technical teams.
• Existing active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend AI/ML tools and approaches to enhance wargame simulations, scenario modeling, and data analysis.
• Support the design, development, and integration of AI-enabled capabilities into wargaming platforms and tools.
• Gather, document, and refine business requirements from government sponsors and subject matter experts.
• Develop technical requirements, system documentation, and architecture diagrams to guide development efforts.
• Coordinate with developers, data scientists, and engineers to ensure solutions align with mission needs.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of AI and IT systems used in exercise environments.
• Communicate with key collaborators to determine portfolio, program, and project requirements and objectives.
• Confer with portfolio, program, and project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Create portfolio, program, and project status presentations for delivery to customers, sponsors, and other collaborators.
• Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems- or process-related topics.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level 3 ($79,344 - $162,732).
• At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

What This Job Offers

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