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Principal Program Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions Inc
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Huntsville, AL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • MTSI is looking for a Program Analyst with a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience to support program execution through data organization and risk management.
  • The role involves collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to define deliverable scope and developing top-level program schedules using enterprise tools.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting schedule analysis, managing budget planning, and acting as a liaison between technical and operational teams.
  • Candidates must have US citizenship, a secret clearance, and a basic understanding of the Missile Defense System and Defense Acquisition System.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, details of which are not specified, and requires proficiency in Microsoft 365 products.
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 10+ 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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