Senior Program Analyst

SAIC•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power and Battle Management, Command, Control and Communications weapon system portfolios. The role is based in El Segundo, California. The Horizon program supports Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts experienced in the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs designed to protect and defend national space assets. The team advises and assists the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes, enabling rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related, or in engineering.
Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in government weapon systems acquisitions, and program management or business management within the Department of Defense (Master’s degree thirteen (13) or more years).
Experience with the Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) System process.
Experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process.
Experience with the Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPB&E) process.
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) program, (if applicable).
Must be willing to be nominated for access to SCI and Special Access Programs (SAP) and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business management, technical management, and/or engineering.
Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team of project management professionals.
Advise Government program managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
Lead and prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
Lead, develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
Lead and provide programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess mission requirements, risks & issues, and the ability to analyze schedules for impacts/opportunities to support mission readiness.
Lead and provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.