NAVAIR Acquisition SME/Senior Program Management Analyst

AVIAN is looking for Senior Program Management Analyst to support our customer in Patuxent River, Maryland. A Senior Program Management Analyst applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. They analyze requirements, status, budget and schedules and performs management, technical, or business case analyses.  They are expected to collect, complete, organize and interpret data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs.  They are responsible for tracking program/project status and schedules while applying government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management. They will also serve as the PMA-263 UAS Integration Coordinator.

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

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A senior level Program Management Analyst typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. They may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

• Support ETMS2 Tasking assessment from various external sources, consolidate material from multiple teams, and provide a cohesive response within directed guidelines and timelines.
• Support Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager and Operations stakeholder information dissemination tools and techniques, to include critical information collection and organization (ex Brain Book and Information Repository).
• Assist the Program Manager and Resource Sponsors (including but not limited to; MIP, OPNAV, Programs and Resources (P&R) Fires Maneuver Integration Division (FMID), HQMC Aviation UAS Programs (APX)) in the coordination, upgrades and submits of Congressional Responses, Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Review (PR), issue sheet development, senior level briefings, budget drills, reclamas, as well as coordinate inputs and ensure that data provided is in applicable format.
• Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate, attend and participate in requirements reviews, reviews, system working group meetings, technical interchange meetings, program review meetings, test planning meetings, and other meetings as required/directed and prepare and distribute meeting
• Coordinate and participate in working groups, meetings, and conferences with other Program Manager, Air (PMAs) offices, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Navy and other military services to coordinate program plans, road maps, and reviews of potential technologies that may aid in accomplishing programs.
• Support planning activities to include presenting alternative funding or acquisition strategies and cost estimates for new program requirements for Government consideration and appropriate
• Provide analyses of requirements and schedules and evaluate and recommend changes to schedules and associated milestones to ensure compatibility with overall program
• Support related source selection evaluations as permitted by law and regulation to include performing analyses of contract proposals, change proposals and technical changes including related on-site reviews at applicable
• Support build of analyses of projected and actual weapons systems a cost, including program engineering requirements, logistics requirements, test and integration efforts, contractor’s cost, and potential product improvement Provide recommendations to support each initiative, their potential return on investment, and associated risk to the program.
• Provide recommendations and alternatives in support of program execution, spend plan development, out-year planning, and the creation of POM issue sheets as related to the Planning, Program, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE) process. Contribute to the development of white papers, quad charts and trade

• Education requirement: MA/MS degree in a business-related or technical discipline. 
• Experience requirement: Minimum of 10 years experience. That experience must include:

  • Must have provided UAS subject matter expertise to senior leadership in the UAS integration efforts and coordination of PMA ETMS2 sourced Taskers and portfolio related requirements.

  • Must have collected, completed, organized and interpreted data relating to UAS acquisition and product programs, and tracked program/project status and schedules.

• Desired Experience: 
  • Strongly desired to have experience in supporting a Program Office and Requirements Officers (ROs) in the coordinated development of briefings and other materials to support fleet liaison meetings including but not limited to; Battle Rhythm meetings, Transition Task Force (TTFs) meetings and Operational Advisory Groups (OAGs).
  • Strongly desired to have experience in analytic techniques to support execution of program/project objectives to include requirements, status, budget and schedule build. 
  • Strongly desired to have performed management, technical, or business case analyses. 
  •  At least three to five years of UAS knowledge and experience, specifically small tactical (Groups 1 through 3)
  • Knowledge and expertise in advanced sensors and Payloads
  • Knowledge and expertise in the PPBE process
  • Knowledge and expertise in UAS ISR Systems
  • Knowledge and expertise in USMC DC CD&I and DC P&R policies and processes
• Must posess and be able to maintain a Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range:$168,000-$180,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.