Management Analyst / Mission Support Specialist

Management Analyst/Mission Support Specialist About Bright Star

Bright Star is a forward-thinking technology consultancy that specializes in harnessing the power of data and AI to solve complex business challenges. Our team of experts combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver innovative solutions that drive meaningful impact for our clients.

Role Description

Bright Star is seeking a Management Analyst/Mission Support Specialist to support a federal program management office at the Unmanned Technologies Operation Center (UTOC) in Summit Point, WV. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation. Some travel may be required to stations on the southwest and other borders.

Key Responsibilities

You will support one or more of our client’s programs. Each portfolio comprises programs that acquire and maintain technology, including communications, sensor, and surveillance systems and the infrastructure that supports them. You will compile management information from the component projects including scope, cost, schedule, performance, and quality to provide visibility into deployment progress. Representative responsibilities:

· Organize electronic files spread across multiple systems· Create and edit presentations to leadership· Manage and report on cost, schedule, quality, and performance goals· Coordinate project status reviews· Develop and monitor status of deliverables· Work with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Working Groups to develop and maintain program and project plans and charters· Support data calls to the component projects for information needed· Respond to data calls with Portfolio and Project information· Develop responses to internal and external inquiries· Track milestones and deliverables· Manage processes, records, and information· Implement reporting framework and standards· Monitor expenditures against budget

· Assist Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to review vendor invoices and deliverables· Manage vendor review process and record vendor deliverables· Working with assigned risk personnel, develop and maintain risk register, review risks for interdependencies, develop mitigation information, and present project risks· Prepare program acquisition-related documentation, briefings, and reports as appropriate· Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications

• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
• Previous work with CBP’s programs is a plus.
• 3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, information management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Prior experience in project management support preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

· Highly Preferred: Active/Full U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000 – $120,000 per year

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Experience:

· Business, finance, information management: 3 years

Ability to Commute:

· Summit Point, WV

Work Location:

· On site: Summit Point, WV

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear

· Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

· Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bright Star Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Due to the nature of our work as a government contractor, all employees are required to have full U.S Citizenship at the time of hire. Are you a U.S Citizen?

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Do have hold an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (CBP BI) or other Department of Homeland Security Public Trust (DHS)?

• Are you willing and able to work fully on-site at our work location in Summit Point, West Virginia? Please note: this position is NOT remote or hybrid and requires regular on-site work in Summit Point, WV.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000