ATI Senior Program Analyst

Parsons•Us, WV

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide programmatic, operational, technical, and financial analysis for unmanned systems (UxS) and counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) initiatives that protect U.S. diplomatic personnel, facilities, and assets worldwide. The analyst advises leadership on program execution, effectiveness, resources, budgets, and capability development; coordinates with domestic and international stakeholders; and supports compliance with federal regulations, Department of State policies, and diplomatic security requirements. The position supports planning and execution across UxS and C-UxS programs, including capability development, acquisition, deployment, sustainment, testing, evaluation, budgeting, and lifecycle cost analysis. The analyst prepares decision-support materials and communicates findings and recommendations to government leadership and stakeholders. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek and flexibility for mission requirements. Travel or temporary duty away from home may be required for up to 30% of a typical work year, including travel to international diplomatic facilities and high-threat environments. Typical deployments are expected to last 7–30 days, with deployments of up to 90 days possible in special circumstances. The role may involve walking, climbing, crawling through small spaces, and standing or sitting for long periods. Candidates must meet applicable medical clearance requirements and follow vaccination protocols determined by location. A Secret clearance is not required to apply, but the selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain one before the start date.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years supporting government, defense, homeland security, aviation, law enforcement, intelligence, or technology programs.
Ten or more years of combined results-oriented experience in a dynamic environment.
Experience in program management, strategic planning, budget execution, or financial management.
Experience in cost analysis, budget forecasting, operational assessment, or resource planning.
Knowledge of UAS and/or C-UAS technologies, programs, or operations.
Experience producing reports, briefings, analyses, and program documentation.
Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, and data analysis tools.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Experience with federal budget formulation, execution, appropriations, and acquisition.
Familiarity with lifecycle cost estimating, capital investment analysis, and earned value.
Experience in ROI, TCO, and cost-benefit analysis for security or technology investments.
Knowledge of emerging UAS threats, C-UAS technologies, and security risk management.
Ability to translate operational requirements into programmatic and financial recommendations.
Ability to analyze complex operational, technical, and financial data and recommend action.
Strong briefing, presentation, and technical writing skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and data visualization.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Understanding of lifecycle cost management, performance metrics, and strategic resource planning.
Willingness to travel or perform TDY away from home for up to 30% of a typical work year, including deployments that may last up to 90 days in special circumstances.
Ability to meet stringent medical clearance requirements and adhere to vaccination protocols determined by location.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification.
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA).

Responsibilities

Provide analytical and programmatic support for UxS and C-UxS projects and deployments.
Maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics; track execution, risks, issues, and dependencies.
Analyze capability gaps and support long-range planning.
Assist in developing concepts of operations (CONOPS), executive briefings, and strategic reports.
Support acquisition planning, requirements, testing, evaluation, and technology transition.
Support annual and multi-year budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, spend plans, and multi-year funding requirements.
Analyze deployment, maintenance, sustainment, training, and lifecycle costs; assess cost-benefit, return on investment (ROI), and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Analyze cost, schedule, and performance to identify efficiencies and prioritize resources.
Prepare budget justifications, acquisition documents, and procurement cost estimates; report resource needs and program affordability to senior leadership.
Support domestic and overseas UxS and C-UxS deployment planning; coordinate operational requirements, fielding, sustainment, and logistics.
Support exercises, demonstrations, evaluations, and special security events.
Facilitate working groups, technical exchanges, planning meetings, and executive reviews; connect technical experts, operators, contracting offices, and leadership.
Support cross-functional solutions to security and operational challenges.
Assess capabilities, limitations, operational impacts, and implementation needs; support testing, operational assessments, and performance validation.
Review compliance with federal laws, aviation regulations, Department of State policies, and security directives.
Monitor domestic and international UxS and C-UxS regulatory developments and help develop related policies, guidance, and governance.
Prepare executive briefings, white papers, decision memoranda, and strategic assessments; present findings, recommendations, and updates to government leadership and stakeholders.
Respond to taskings, data calls, Congressional inquiries, and leadership requests.