Program Analyst / Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos has an opening for a Program Analyst/Engineer to support the Program (NA-125.x) NNSA Federal Program Manager (FPM), as the W93 Program moves into Phase 2.  This individual will provide technical, program and project management support to the W93 FPM, as well as liaison with other Defense Programs (DP), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations associated with the W93 Program responsibilities.  The work performed is extensive in scope and requires an experienced individual with demonstrated technical and program/project management expertise, ability to work in a highly dynamic environment, and interface with broad range of federal, military senior staff and leadership.  Broadly, duties include coordination of day-to-day operations across the geographically dispersed M&O contractors, review and advise on matters pertaining to planning, integrating, and executing policies, programs, and procedures for development of guidance for resolving issues related to this weapons system. 

This is a full-time contractor-support position located on-site at the NNSA offices in Albuquerque NM.

Position Description:

• Generate the Requirements Management Plan and coordinate/participate in Requirements management forums (e.g., RMT, RTT, RWG).  Work to establish requirements tracking and tracing infrastructure across the enterprise.

• Develop process and plans for down-selects in Phase 2.  Coordinate down-select actions with M&Os and track progress.

• Provide qualification requirements and testing advisement; develop a program qualification and testing database; coordinate NNSA policy in the Qualification Working Group; participate in MRS coordination and planning

• Participate as a member on Technology Realization Teams and Product Realization Teams for components and sub-systems as assigned.  Provide status of TRT/PRT activities, issues, accomplishments, and risks.

• Participate in the development of the W93 Digital Engineering policy (guidance and direction).  Participate in NNSA HQ working groups statusing and defining the DE policy and implementation across the complex.  Advise the FPO on DE initiatives and implementation for the W93 program.

• Proficiency in the transition of requirements, interfaces, linkages, and technical risk mitigation activities associated with program scope into an integrated schedule.

• Demonstrated ability sufficient to assess and provide program and technical management knowledge and capabilities to advise FPO on execution of cost, scope, and schedule for major system acquisitions, and to represent, within program guidance, the NNSA’s program interests and positions in interactions with other agencies and corporate entities.

• Apply systems engineering principles (such as requirements and interface management, risk management, work breakdown structure, decision analysis) for the development and maintenance of an integrated program baseline.

• Knowledge of and experience with programmatic and portfolio analysis tools, databases, and methodologies.

• Absorb broad objectives from management, then independently analyze, evaluate, and integrate solutions for unusually complex and diverse technical problems.

• Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve technical risks and issues related to product and/or system performance objectives.

• Participating in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.

• Attending and participating in Project Officer Group and sub-group meetings (joint DoD/NNSA) and within guidance provided by the Lead Engineer and/or FPM.

• Supporting special topic engagements as assigned.

• Knowledge of the substantive nature of NNSA Nuclear Weapons programs and activities; missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency with emphasis of Phase X/6.X process and Defense Programs Business Process System.

• Contributing to or leading assessments of current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the W93 Program and recommend necessary facility and resource planning based on this information.

• Assist Federal Program Office (FPO) with implementation of the Program Execution Instruction.

• Coordinate FPO Program and Technical Management products and deliverables.

• Assist with FPO Organization structuring and Roles and Responsibilities.

• Tracking and managing Defense Programs, DoD, and Congressional actions and inquires.

• Establish and manage FPO programmatic plans and materials as required for program execution.

• Provide programmatic interface with DoD, Design Agencies and Production Agencies.

• Supporting special topic engagements as assigned.

• Some travel is required.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, however, a degree in Business, Program/Project Management, or closely related field with relevant experience will be considered.

• Minimum 10 years of technical experience in weapons/nuclear weapons and delivery platforms, including program/project management or systems engineering, nuclear weapons system sustainment or acquisition.

• Depth of experience managing interfaces between NNSA/DOE, Nuclear National Laboratories and Nuclear Production Agencies, and DoD.

• NNSA/DoD Interagency experience.

• Managing interdisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools and techniques.

• Experience managing Federal Program Office (FPO) programmatic plans and materials required for program execution.

• Experience supporting FPM tasks related to budget and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• Knowledge of the substantive nature of NNSA Nuclear Weapons programs and activities; missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency with emphasis of 6.X process and Defense Programs Business Process System.

• Active (current) DOE Q or DoD TS and ability to obtain higher level specialized clearance(s).

• Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing complex information and assessing program performance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing and editing briefings and reports for senior and executive leadership, including the ability to remain a professional demeanor when presented with issues, and ability to work multiple issues at once and prioritize workload.

• Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools, and appropriate expertise with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• NNSA/DOD Interagency experience.

• Managing interdisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools and techniques.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing and editing briefings for senior and executive managers.

• Some travel is required.

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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