Senior Program Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation Plan, Health Insurance, Internet Security, Leadership, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Project, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Program Evaluation, Project Management Software, Reimbursement, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Simulation, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), White Papers, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
2 days ago
MTSI is seeking a skilled Program Analyst to organize, synthesize, and align cost, schedule, contract, test, and technical data to support program execution. This individual will also administer any needed Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation in accordance with MDA and DoD Risk Policy.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and leadership to define, collect, and document deliverable scope.
  • Develop and maintain top-level program schedules utilizing enterprise tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, Jira, PowerPoint or equivalent tools).
  • Conduct basic schedule analysis, including variance tracking and ahead/behind/on-time status reporting.
  • Apply foundational knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation to support program operations.
  • Act as a primary liaison between technical, operational, and business teams to generate integrated program products.
  • Author, edit, and/or compile strategic plans, program documentation, and policy artifacts.
  • Develop high-level executive communications, including weekly situational reports, leadership briefings, and white papers.
  • Manage and/or process Agency Taskers through the ETMS2 System in accordance with DoW staffing practices.
  • Translate complex technical data into accessible, actionable products for business staff, the general workforce, and senior leadership.
  • Coordinate and execute workforce outreach initiatives, including facilitating Transformation Working Group briefings and/or working with briefers.
  • Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams with diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
  • Operate efficiently and deliver high-quality products under stringent timelines and operational constraints.
Job Requirements:
  • US citizenship and secret clearance is required
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience.
  • Basic understanding of the Missile Defense System.
  • Rudimentary understanding of the Defense Acquisition System.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products (Teams, Office, etc.).Understanding of basic Program Risk Assessment, Mitigation and Management
  • Basic schedule knowledge required (Note: advanced schedule analysis, such as critical path or Schedule Risk Assessments, is not required; this is not a Master Scheduler role).
  • General understanding of MDA/Department of War (DoW) Staffing practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • TS clearance
  • Master's Degree
  • Familiarity with internal Missile Defense Agency (MDA) policies and operational processes.
  • General familiarity with Systems Engineering and Weapon Systems Developmental Principals.
  • General familiarity with process Improvement, transformation principles, Model-Based Enterprises (MBE), and systems architecture.
  • Knowledge of data analytics, program analysis.

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  • Interesting Work:



    Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.



  • Values:



    Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.



  • 100% Employee Owned:



    We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.



  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:


    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan




  • Track Record of Success:



    We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.



Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance


MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.


For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

About the Company

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Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., a fast paced and dynamic "engineer-owned and operated" technology firm, provides leading edge technical services in unmanned systems engineering, ballistic missile defense, air vehicle survivability and flight test operations. From our co-presidents to our project team members, MTSI employees stay actively engaged in multiple engineering activities and programs.

We are respected throughout the aerospace industry and work hard to protect our reputation of providing quality technical and programmatic work by using ethical, honest, and fair business practices.

MTSI possesses big-company aerospace engineering capabilities, with small-company responsiveness and flexibility.

We are only successful if our clients are successful.

MTSI employees are...

  • Working on difficult technical projects critical to our nation
    • Support a wide variety of Department of Defense agencies.
    • Specifically sought to prepare comprehensive solutions for most challenging undertakings.
  • Highly educated and technical experts.
    • 92% hold Bachelor's degrees (99% of the technical staff)
    • More than 60% hold Master's degrees or higher with several holding doctorates.
  • Recognized problem solvers and innovators.
    • Earn the highest customer praise and awards across several fields,
    • Actively sought for producing first-rate solutions in minimal time.
  • Respected for their professionalism, depth, and breadth of experience.
    • Technical staff averages over 10 years of solid industry work.
    • Seek out and work on leading edge technologies.

As a dynamic company with exceptional growth opportunities, MTSI is always seeking and recruiting top quality technical experts. Many of our recently hired employees hold advanced technical degrees in electrical or aerospace engineering, have a proven work record of excellence, and at least a Secret security clearance.

Additionally, as a leader in the development of innovative solutions to support national defense, MTSI also hires high-energy junior engineers with great potential to advance cutting edge technology in aerospace and systems engineering.

If you possess these qualities and want to be involved in the latest technological challenges that are critical to our nation, we invite you to Discover MTSI.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
http://www.mtsi-va.com/