Program Operations Analyst

Quantum Sky is searching for a Program Operations Analyst to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Work is located 100% on government site (no telework).
• Plan and direct operational, administrative, and financial activities for the Government Program Office executive. Identify, organize, and prioritize critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making.
• Act as a point of contact and gatekeeper between Program Managers and other stakeholders. Provide oversight and guidance to projects of high importance in accordance with executive’s direction. May act as an advisor to the executive.
• Develop and manage a rigorous action tracking system to ensure tasking from the executive to Program Managers and external activities is comprehensive and completed on time.
• Review, plan, and audit the executive's schedule weeks in advance to ensure alignment with critical issues and required information identified for decision-making.
• Facilitate communications between the Program Office and various stakeholders, including resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, laboratories), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.
• Translate complex technical and financial data into concise, high-level "Quad Charts," white papers, and executive slide decks for Congress, resource sponsors, and senior leadership.
• Assist with developing and implementing department goals, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support broad functional objectives. Analyze business processes against industry best practices and identify areas where improvements could be made.
• Ensure program-sponsored systems address defined requirements and are effective and suitable. Identify cost, performance, and schedule impacts and recommend COAs.
• Participate in Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) processes. Evaluate program cost realism.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in management, technical, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cross-functional disciplines of DOD program acquisition, life cycle support, program management, acquisition planning, milestone review, financial control, scheduling, and quality management.
• Previous experience as an action officer, requirements officer, operations officer, chief of staff, program manager, or similar position.
• Understanding of the DOD Acquisition System, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) system, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and databases.

Desired:

• Former DOD experience, especially with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or U.S. Navy.
• Master’s Degree in management or technical discipline.
• Completion of various DAU and Project Management coursework/certifications (e.g. PMP).

Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance (current Tier-5 investigation) as reported in DISS.

Location:

• Suitland, MD

Travel:

• 20-40%