Program Analyst

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research is seeking a Program Analyst to provide administrative and technical functions that support the operational and investigative mission of the UAS PMO and it's subordinate offices. The candidate will analyze program activities, such as acquisition or program planning, program "should cost" analyses, financial management, cost analysis, and other tasks related to the UAS PMO. The candidate will develop, plan, coordinate and integrate systems-related requirements to support operational needs. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute subject matter expertise and advice to the customer at a level that is typically attained via related technical experiences. This position is located in Huntsville, AL at Redstone Arsenal. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Experience with GFEBS, PMRT, SOMARDS, and LMP.
• Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Performs all aspects of the planning, analysis, formulation, and execution of program and budget requirements for specific appropriations.
• Develop recommendations based on in-depth analysis of issues and consideration of overall mission requirements, budgetary constraints, technological advances, political environment, and human resources.
• Develops appropriate plans and objectives in keeping with PEO/PM and higher echelon objectives.
• Develops, maintains, and coordinates a responsive financial management program to assure availability of resources to meet established milestones and events for development and fielding of the system.
• Identifies existing or potential problem areas and recommends or directs necessary corrective action or preventive measures.
• Provides, Budget Branch support for the Product Office by executing funding, serving as a GFEBS, SOMARDS and LMP SME.
• Process GFEBS transactions for the Government Purchase Card request and perform as the Program Management Resource Tool (PMRT) a system used by ASA(AL&T).
• Edit and consolidate PM Smart Charts, review P/R Forms for the Product Office and perform Congressional Marks Analysis.
• Prepare Budget Execution Reviews for the Product Offices (Command, Control and Effects, Tactical UAS, PdL Soldier and Endurance).
• Rolls plans up into total program including schedules for the obligation and expenditure of funds, OMA, APA and RDT&E Spend Plan, prepare for Monthly Execution Reviews with PEO, ASA(AL&T) in support of the funding received within PM UAS.
• Evaluates accomplishment of overall program by review of reports, products, and information provided by staff members, support personnel, contractors, and other agencies.
• Assists in the planning, preparation, development, and justification of the annual appropriation budget estimate.
• Conduct SS/TT/EE and EE PEG Reviews.
• Provides program adjustment recommendations, as appropriate, on assigned Army acquisition programs, Monitors development of assigned Army acquisition programs through OSD/OMB to include decision changes, such as PDMs and PBDs, approval of direct programs, reimbursements, and approved financing.
• Serves as a program/resource advisor to appropriate staff functional elements.
• Serves as focal point for responding to all external and internal inquiries related to program analyses within the area of responsibility.
• Develops, formulates, and prepares guidance for use in preparing command execution and resource related reviews.
• Coordinate Team Track request to ensure the proper use of funds; complete monthly reporting and complete distribution of funds to the Product Offices.
  
  

Location: This role is based at Redstone Arsenal, in the Huntsville, AL area and is 100% onsite.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories