Project Management Analyst 4

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies has an immediate opportunity for a Program Execution Group (PEG) Project Manager Analyst supporting the Propulsion Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The PEG Project Manager serves as the central integrator, coordinator, and execution lead for all Division-level strategic initiatives, cross-functional activities, and senior-leader taskings within the Propulsion Acquisitions Division. The PEG PM ensures timely, accurate delivery of products that support Senior Materiel Leader (SML) and Deputy SML decision-making. This role requires exceptional organizational skill, broad enterprise awareness, and the ability to translate strategic intent into executable tasks. This position operates in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with frequent interaction with SES, O-6, and senior functional leadership across AFLCMC, MAJCOMs, SAF, and industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, possesses broad U.S. Air Force acquisition experience, is comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative work environment, and can identify and prioritize necessary tasks/activities to ensure program and organizational success.

Requirements

Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TOP SECRET with SCI (TS/SCI) clearance
10 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree, eight (8) of those years must be in a combination of Air Force Acquisition Programs and PEG/DAG/front office; or eight (8) years relevant experience with Masters in related field, eight (8) of those years must be in a combination of Air Force Acquisition Programs and PEG/front office
Broad knowledge and demonstrated application of DoD and Air Force program management policies and procedures
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a collaborative team
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Air Force Acquisition and project management experience within AFMC/AFLCMC
Strong understanding of AFLCMC organizational structure and acquisition processes and roles
Demonstrated experience managing high-visibility products, briefing packages, and senior-leader correspondence
Experience working in or supporting Director’s Action Group, front office group (FOG), or senior-leader staff is highly desirable
Exceptional organization and project management skills; ability to maintain many concurrent efforts with competing deadlines
Executive-level communication and strong briefing capability
High attention to detail with strong editing, formatting, and coordination discipline
Stakeholder management and ability to work effectively with senior leaders, program offices, functionals, and external partners
Highly analytical; ability to use critical thinking to synthesize complex information and identify risks and opportunities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Planner

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with propulsion enterprise technology and processes (roadmaps, technology transition pathways, enterprise integration mechanisms, etc.)
Experience developing and maintaining governance structures, organization-level battle rhythms, and/or enterprise strategic frameworks
Ability to independently manage special studies, special initiative teams, or working groups
Previous experience as an executive officer to an Air Force senior leader
NOTE: Candidates with previous Air Force Exec experience, please clearly state that!

Responsibilities

Manage, prioritize, and track all SML and Deputy SML taskers and cross-directorate actions
Serve as the central point for routing, consolidating, and quality-controlling tasker input from all division and functional managers
Maintain and continuously improve PEG operations battle rhythm, tools, trackers, and communication flows
Develop, coordinate, and finalize high-visibility executive products such as briefings, talking points, white papers, read-aheads, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), and decision packages
Prepare leadership for internal and external engagement forums such as Propulsion Board of Directors meetings, PEO engagements, MAJCOM coordination sessions, conferences, symposiums, and external stakeholder interactions
Ensure consistency of messaging across the division and alignment of messaging with DoD, AF, and PEO strategic guidance and intent
Develop and manage meeting agendas, background papers, and tasking lists
Capture decisions and action items and ensure delivery against timelines
Track major program milestones, initiatives, and deliverables that require SML/Deputy SML-level visibility
Identify risks, gaps, and friction points in enterprise synchronization and propose mitigation approaches
Create and maintain information repositories, document libraries, templates, and leadership continuity files
Improve transparency and workflow predictability across the division
Support special assignments from the SML and/or Deputy SML, including project planning, manpower and organizational studies, strategic reviews, and annual planning cycles
Serve as Action Officer for division-level working groups, events, and initiatives