Senior Space Program Management Analyst

Space Systems Integration • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Senior Space Program Management Analyst for a role in Chantilly, VA.
This candidate will work closely with a multi-functional government and contractor team to plan, implement, and evaluate national security space force design projects and business functions.

Requirements

• A TS/SCI CI Poly is required and able to be cleared for SAP/SAR.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Fourteen (14) years of overall experience.
• STEM bachelor’s degree (master’s degree desired).
• 4+ Yrs experience managing DoW/DoD and/or IC programs (as military, civilian, or contractor).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Pgm Mgt principles, regulations, and tools (scheduling, EVM, etc.).
• Ability to lead functional personnel (e.g., SETA/FFRDC) in translating technical requirements into acquisition requirements and/or program management documents (e.g., SOW/PWS, POAMs).
• Ability to develop annual resource plans, assign & manage tasks, track program details and interactions.
• Practitioner experience with multiple space core functions/ mission areas (e.g., space control, EW, SATCOM, NAVWAR, missile warning & tracking, missile defense, space-based sensing & targeting/ ISR, satellite C2, on-orbit ops, space launch/ re-entry/ range control, and space domain awareness).
• Ability to effectively write & orally communicate with senior U.S. and foreign government officials.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with international armaments/security cooperation or Foreign Military Sales and DoW/DoD and/or IC foreign disclosure processes is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist Policy & Allied Integration Division Chief to develop and assess progress of assigned projects, including cost/resource estimates, schedules, and technical performance while working with project leads & functional teams to identify, analyze, monitor, and mitigate risks.
• Provide project status to leadership as required; advise of significant actions or problems as well as resolutions; and develop annual division project workplan inputs and updates.
• Assist Division Chief to develop, implement, and continually improve internal business processes and broader workforce guidance regarding policy functions, to include Allied Integration (i.e., international affairs & foreign disclosure responsibilities).
• Aid Division Chief with development and maintenance of task management processes and inputs to internal and higher-level staff meetings and initiatives, to include knowledge/file management & training.
• Plan and develop project scope, objectives, and measures of effectiveness/performance.
• Determine project milestones, schedules, and detailed project plans in collaboration with project leads; evaluate and track progress.
• Overcome obstacles that arise, ensure tasks are finished within assignment constraints; manage risk.
• Identify project shortcomings and plan for ways to fix similar issues in the future while highlighting what went right, including lessons learned and best practices to be considered.
• Obtain required training certification and serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative.
• Research and conduct analyses of technical, operational, policy, political, and military factors related to proposed international programs and Force Design efforts.

What This Job Offers

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