About the role
Program Analyst will work within the Capability Development and Innovation office under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War Special Operations Analysis, Resources, and Capabilities (OASW(SOARC)). Support includes coordinating rapid research, development, test & elevation projects. The position will be required to deliver prototypes capabilities to the warfighter through agile program management, financial tracking, and rapid acquisition strategies. The Force Protection team primarily focuses on Subterranean Warfare.
What you'll do
- Provide technical advice and assistance on assigned RDT&E project portfolio.
- Help manage accelerated project lifecycles, translating urgent operational needs into actionable prototyping plans.
- Develop Contract packages.
- Facilitate and manage an R&D portfolio at a programmatic level, in close coordination with a Government Program Manager.
- Support operational planning, testing, system fielding, and sustainment efforts.
- Identifies trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities affecting mission performance.
- Advise Portfolio Manager on Policy and Acquisition reform.
- Develop recommendations based on analytical findings and research results.
- Support planning, programming, budgeting, and execution activities.
- Interpret findings and translate technical information into actionable recommendations.
- Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and funding risks inherent to rapid-development timelines.
- Interface directly with operational commands, resource sponsors, laboratory engineers, and industry partners.
- Draft robust Transition Agreements to ensure successful prototypes successfully migrate to Program of Record (PoR) status or direct procurement.
Required Skills:
- Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work well in team environments.
- Minimum of 25% Travel (CONUS and OCONUS)
Desired Skills:
- 5 years of experience in military operations or similar experience.
- 5 years of experience working in subterranean warfare.
- Experience with SOF operations.
- Background in program management through education, certification, or hands-on experience
- At least 2 years’ experience with government contracts / acquisition
- Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline.
- Experience advising senior leadership, conducting strategic analyses, and presenting findings to executive stakeholders.
This position is benefits eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!
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