StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a full time Senior Program Management Analyst to support our NAVAIR customer at Patuxent River MD. The candidate will be a member of the Development and In-Service, Level 1 IPT. This a high visibility position within the Program Office, which is fast-paced and demands a high degree of professionalism, and polish. The candidate will apply analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyze requirements, status, budget and schedules. Perform management, technical, and/or business case analyses. Collect, complete, organize and interpret data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. Track program/project status and schedules. Apply government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management. The Senior Program Analyst will be responsible for but no limited to the following requirements.

Essential Job Duties:

• Strategic Development Messaging
• Capabilities Roadmap (as required in support with Class Desk)
• New DIRE tool for prioritization planning and information (Deficiency Information Repository and Execution (DIRE)) coordinated with FCOE, Configuration Management, Class Desk, L2s, APML intended to assist with bringing forward into CRB for by L2s for execution.
• Drafting new Business Rules to support construction and use of DIRE tool.
• Collect, complete, organize and interpret technical data and financial information relating to acquisition and product programs.
• CIPT in general support with Class Desk and CM/CRB 8-pager decisions updates
• In support of future POM builds and alignment with the above strategic messaging
• General support of Development and In-Service Level 1 leads for PMA briefs with the potential for:
  • Joint Program Office and Contractor meetings
  • Assignments to support the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager as required
• Collecting, advising, submitting all required Talking Points for upward communications.
• Apply foresight and complex problem-solving skills to rapidly identify concerning areas and aggressively address corrective actions; often either correcting and briefing leadership - or presenting solution options for consideration.
• Track program/project status and schedules
• Participate as a member of and/or support to the Development and In-Service Integrated Product Teams (IPT); and IPT directed business meetings.
• A self-starter who can assist with running budget and financial reports from the NAVAIR Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT)
• Experience with Program Management Tool (PMT) and Acquisition Document support (Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) to support Development IPT where necessary
• Maintain and coordinate calendars and meetings on behalf of the Development and In-Service Level 1s
  • High level of experience with scheduling and coordinating meetings
  • Ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Distribute briefs and files for all meetings listed above (Teams chat and attach to meeting maker) as required.
• Experience handling sensitive Program and IPT information.
  • Meeting Minutes/Action Items
  • Whiteboard sessions (strategies, plans)
  • Execute planning session ideas
• Support the preparation for reports; including but not limited to charts and briefs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and multiple additional executive level meetings to include associated presentation data.
• Provide expert level analysis and advice to Development and In-Service Level 1 IPT leads.
• Assist in the development of budget exhibits and schedules of critical projects in coordination with cross-functional teams across the PMA.
• Utilize foresight and complex problem-solving skills to rapidly identify concerning areas and aggressively address corrective act.

Travel Requirements:

• Domestic travel required

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in an acquisitions environment.

Education Requirements:

• Masters Degree in a business, management, or technical discipline.
• Allowable Substitution: Bachelors Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Masters Degree OR Associates Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Masters Degree OR Six (6) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Masters Degree.

Security Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About StraCon:
StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by Enhancing their Operational Capability. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to Make It Happen. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense.

StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.
StraCon is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer