Senior Program Analyst

Job ID: 114187

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Programs Analyst. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. This position will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager and leading sub-projects for a major Department of War (DoW) Production, Hardware development and Software Development contracts. The position will require schedule, cost, risk and opportunities management for the contract. This position will entail action item tracking, meeting minute development, and presentation creation. This position may require the individual to run small sub-projects with an integrated project team (IPT) requiring them to monitor schedule, cost and performance on their own. This position will require 25-30% travel. Individual will be working in a non-classified and classified environment and must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop schedules on their own via Microsoft Project and utilize Microsoft Office tools such as Excel to analyze budgetary information
• Lead the generation of Supplier Statements of Work and refining Customer Statement of Work as needed based on analysis of contract requirements and feedback from the Integrated Product Team IPT).
• Lead major coordination efforts within an integrated product team (IPT) for complex delivery schedules
• Consult with management and customers on modifications for optimum schedules
• Coordinate and monitor budgets across the program to ensure control account managers are executing to budget
• Participate in vendor/supplier quality and test evaluations on site
• Provide expertise on proposals to identify most appropriate methods to meet project requirements outlined in the Statement of Work
• Assist and Lead Proposal efforts for new and follow on business
• Provide mentorship and coaching to lower level employees
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8 years of directly related experience supporting technical programs spanning production support, hardware development, and/or software development
• Experience coordinating day-to-day execution across engineering (HW and SW), manufacturing/production, quality, supply chain, test, and field support
• Experience building and maintaining integrated schedules in Microsoft Project (dependencies, critical path, baselines, status cadence)
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite- Excel and Power point skills
• Experience working with a Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Ability to interpret cost data and track budget to actuals
• Ability to lead the team in absence of Program Manager and drive sub-projects within the task order
• Ability to travel 25-30% of the time
• Risk and opportunities management experience
• Exposure and work in Department of War (DoW) contracts is desired
  
  

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $93,121.00/year- $125,713.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
  
  

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY