Senior Technical Analyst

QinetiQ US•Chantilly, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to support the development and improvement of RDT&E projects in the Department of War. The highly motivated candidate will provide leadership and guidance through knowledge, experience, and their ability to effectively manage and oversee current and emerging Research, Development and Technology projects. The candidate will help identify critical warfighter needs, initiate new projects, and provide program management and technical expertise in project execution to deliver impactful capability to the warfighter quickly. The Senior Technical Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA)’s primary responsibilities are to guide and support multiple programs through development and expansion into additional mission sets. Responsibilities will include program management (Cradle-to-grave, cost, schedule and execution), engagements with performers, Program Executive Office (PEO) and Combatant Command (COCOM) partners. Additionally, this will include leading multi-disciplinary, multi-agency integrated product team and providing critical advice to the Government Program Manager when gaps are identified. This position will also lead program engagements with multiple Services to foster program integration and operationalization.

Requirements

15 Years of experience in program managerment or engineering a minimum of 8-10 years of program management experience, with at least 5 years in a DoD acquisition environment or related field.
In-depth knowledge of DoD 5000 series instructions, the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
PMP or DAWIA level 2-3 certification in Program Management, Science and Technology Manager, or Engineering
5 days a week onsite in Chantilly
Ability to travel 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations
TS/SCI cleared; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or Program Management
Previous experience supporting RDT&E orgnaizations
Previous experience with SAP and/or STO

Responsibilities

Interact with Service or Defense Agency Program Offices to leverage existing capabilities in new and innovative ways and to provide expertise in relevant technical disciplines.
Provide routine program management support to an RDT&E Program Manager including but not limited to scheduling industry days, coordinating with vendors to develop performance work statements, concept of operations, integrated master schedules, schedule meetings, budget planning, briefing materials, program execution plans etc.
Assists in the programmatic and technical management of complex Department of War (DoW) acquisition programs. Manages prototype efforts to maturation and transition to Service Programs of Record. Familiarity with Long Range Kill Chains, Aviation, Missile and or ISR programs.
Experience with rapid prototyping of new or modified military technologies to include program execution, test, and transition management
Experience with acquisition management of current and future projects, including the total cost, schedule, and performance.
Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) service contracting and financial execution
Will draft oral, physical (power point) and written (White papers) to communicate the status of prototype efforts, risks/opportunities, and transition
Drafts Program Management Plans and is familiar with Acquisition Program Baselines (APB)
Manages Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) from performers and produces and manages the overall plan and schedule for each prototype effort
Manages risk items across programs
Leads development of acquisition products and materials in support of transition and transition partner Milestone Decision Authority gates.
Oversee collaborative development of requirements and programmatic documents (MOUs, SOWs, Project Outlines, etc.) with Service stakeholders such as USAF and USN partners
Special projects as desired