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The job in short
Missile defense program analyst.
Details
- Found
- 13 d ago · posted 2026-08-31
- Location as listed
- Dahlgren, VA,US, US
- Role
- Defense / Government Specialist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Provide Systems Engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency Aegis-Based Weapon Systems Glide Phase Interceptor Program. Develop program plans, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) recommendations, and prepare executive level briefing packages and formal documentation. Prepare alternative courses of action analysis and executive level results presentation. Produce, review and manage engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents. Interface with internal and external MDA activities, Navy programs, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory and industry partners. Coordinate and manage program activities across OGAs. Self-motivated, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and can work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office. Will be responsible to the Glide Phase Interceptor Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and Chief System Engineer to help ensure program success. Will be required to resolve complex technical issues as well as provide potential solutions to senior members of the Program Office. Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems engineering, and performance trades. Assist in the application of innovative digital engineering and agile acquisition processes in the execution of assigned tasks. US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance Bachelor's Degree in STEM or non-STEM discipline with 20+ years of related experience working DOD or missile defense/weapon systems or; Master's Degree in a non-STEM Discipline with 12+ years of related experience working on DOD or missile defense/weapon system programs Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks Self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office. Strong oral and written communication skills, Ability to solve complex problems Ability to provide program oversight and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues to Senior Leadership within the Program Office and MDA Leadership Familiarity with Navy Weapon Systems Active TS/SCI Clearance Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems Prior Program Office experience Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, Systems Engineering, Weapon Systems development and operations, Aegis Qualifications, etc.
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