Program Management Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory • Washington, DC

2d • $66,504 - $162,732 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Management Analyst supports the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced information technology capabilities into DTRA’s wargaming and simulation environments. The role serves as a technical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating operational and mission requirements into technical specifications and explaining technical constraints and solutions to non-technical stakeholders. The position may also perform other work assigned by DTRA or INL management and reports to the manager over Nuclear Nonproliferation.

This is a multi-level, project-hire position anticipated to last one year. The employee must hold a current Department of Energy “Q” and SCI clearance or equivalent, which requires U.S. citizenship, and be willing to work onsite at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The position is testing-designated and requires pre-employment and periodic drug testing. Periodic travel may be required. Work is generally in an office setting, with possible irregular shifts exceeding eight hours, working alone, and on-call status to respond to user or customer needs.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of direct/relevant professional experience; alternatively, high school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of direct/relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for extensive military background, uniquely applicable experience, or highly specialized knowledge.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of direct/relevant professional experience; alternatively, high school diploma or equivalent and at least 11 years of direct/relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for extensive military background, uniquely applicable experience, or highly specialized knowledge.
• Current Department of Energy “Q” and SCI clearance or equivalent; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Willingness to work onsite at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
• Strong working knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, tools, and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business or operational requirements into technical specifications, and vice versa.
• Extensive experience with requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, keyboarding, handling materials and tools, reaching, operating job-related equipment, driving, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform essential functions and interact with the public.

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 such as CBAP.
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience within technical teams.
• Existing active TS/SCI clearance is 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 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 customers, sponsors, and other collaborators.
• Provide management or other groups with guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-related, or process-related topics.
• Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Comply with applicable information security and privacy policies, procedures, access agreements, and required role-specific training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions; self-contribute access for postdoctoral positions.
• Paid time off (personal leave).
• Employee Education Program, including tuition assistance for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive relocation package.

What This Job Offers

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