Program Analyst for the SHIELD Project Office

Job Code : 4265 FLSA Status : Exempt S 3 , Inc.

is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S.

Department of Defense, other U.S.

Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements.

The S 3 , Inc.

staff is 70% veterans.

The company operates under an ISO 9001 / AS9100 certified Quality Management System. S 3 , Inc.

• has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate : KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications;
• S3I - provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;

and GLSS - provides SCA / CBA contract aviation maintenance. S 3 , Inc.

and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees.

At S 3 , Inc.

we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership.

Come work with us and let's build something great together! S 3 , Inc.

is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to join our dynamic team at the SHIELD Project Office under PEO Missiles and Space.

The duty location is Redstone Arsenal, AL. Military experience is a plus.

Hybrid work schedule. Description : The Senior Consultant will join the SHIELD Project Office within the Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO M&S).

This role requires a strong blend of technical, financial, and acquisition expertise.

Key responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies, preparing work statements, creating evaluation plans, assisting in vendor qualification, and playing a pivotal role in budget preparation, including the management of CCAR files.

The candidate will also support Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE) oversight, provide strategic input into decision-making processes, and ensure robust financial and program execution oversight. Key Responsibilities :

• Provide expert, independent services and leadership in specialized technical areas, including financial analysis and budgetary support for the development and implementation of complex systems.
• Assist in refining acquisition strategies, work statements, and evaluation plans with a focus on cost efficiency and financial compliance.
• Lead the preparation, review, and defense of budgets, ensuring alignment with program goals and adherence to governmental financial policies and guidelines.
• Perform financial analysis on program documentation and phase transition plans, recommending improvements to enhance fiscal responsibility and overall program performance.
• Conduct in-depth research and financial analysis on program trends, identifying potential budgetary and funding issues, and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee updates to program documents, advise on funding allocations, and ensure that program goals, objectives, schedules, and financial targets are met.
• Track program compliance with financial guidelines, identify deviations in financial direction, assess impacts on budgets, and recommend corrective financial actions.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative financial analysis techniques to evaluate system acquisition processes, identify fiscal risks, and develop effective cost mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of acquisition plans, source selection documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and procurement documentation, ensuring sound financial oversight.
• Collaborate closely with project office personnel to ensure that financial and program management efforts are coordinated and optimized for fiscal responsibility. Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience, of which 5 must be specialized.
• Secret or higher DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a clearance. Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc.

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