Program Analyst

About the role

Decision Technologies seeks a qualified Program Analyst to join our team in Washington, D.C.

Position Description

Provide support to PEO IWS 2 for Rotating Radars in the areas of Acquisition, Systems Engineering and Project Management of radar systems. Ensuring Program is with in the Cost, Schedule and Risk.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage in Project Management support by acting as a liaison between the Radar Community and the various PEOs, SHAPMs and technical communities.
• Provide financial management through development of POM issue papers, 7300s, Obligation Phasing Plans (OPP), Task Planning Sheets (TPS), Budgets, P-Exhibits, and spend plans. Candidate will be required to draft responses in defense of budget.
• Review DOD guidance and policy for application and implementation for In-Service Radars.
• Facilitate and lead technical interchange meetings and working groups to resolve programmatic and technical issues with a wide-ranging team consisting of the Navy Program Office, In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), Navy Laboratories and Radar Design Agent.
• Provide System Engineering support in the definition of System Interfaces, review of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and participation in Critical Design Reviews.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, agendas, coordinate meetings, track risks, action items, and write meeting minutes.
• Provide project management support by acting as action item officer. Track and coordinate efforts of the Equipment Manufacturer, System Engineers, Acquisition Agent and Logistics Leads to ensure Project Milestones are met. This includes collecting required data and documentation in a prompt and timely manner.
• Coordinate with Navy Warfare Center personnel to respond to Data calls and generate Technical Briefs for the Program Office.
• Support the Government Project Manager directly through monitoring cost and schedule performance through Earned Value.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with DOD 5000 as it applies to Acquisition and Systems Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Change Requests & Engineering Change Proposals.
• Financial experience with Budgets, Estimating and Task Planning Sheets.
• Familiar with configuration management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications).

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in DOD Acquisition
• Familiar with shipboard installation processes.
• Familiarization of PEO IWS Element Certification Process.
• Experience with Obsolescence Management and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).
• Working knowledge of US Navy planning process (SHIPMAIN) and Navy Data Environment (NDE).
• Practical experience with shipboard rotating radar systems.
• Knowledge of various Combat System Elements.
• Knowledgeable in the use of MS TEAMs

Travel Requirements

• 25%

Compensation

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.