Principal Program Analyst

MTSI is seeking a skilled Program Analyst to organize, synthesize, and align cost, schedule, contract, test, and technical data to support program execution. This individual will also administer any needed Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation in accordance with MDA and DoD Risk Policy.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and leadership to define, collect, and document deliverable scope. Develop and maintain top-level program schedules utilizing enterprise tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, Jira, PowerPoint or equivalent tools). Conduct basic schedule analysis, including variance tracking and ahead/behind/on-time status reporting.

Apply foundational knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation to support program operations. Act as a primary liaison between technical, operational, and business teams to generate integrated program products. Author, edit, and/or compile strategic plans, program documentation, and policy artifacts.

Develop high-level executive communications, including weekly situational reports, leadership briefings, and white papers. Manage and/or process Agency Taskers through the ETMS2 System in accordance with DoW staffing practices. Translate complex technical data into accessible, actionable products for business staff, the general workforce, and senior leadership.

Coordinate and execute workforce outreach initiatives, including facilitating Transformation Working Group briefings and/or working with briefers. Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams with diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds. Operate efficiently and deliver high-quality products under stringent timelines and operational constraints.

Job Requirements: US citizenship and secret clearance is required Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience. Basic understanding of the Missile Defense System. Rudimentary understanding of the Defense Acquisition System. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products (Teams, Office, etc.) Understanding of basic Program Risk Assessment, Mitigation and Management Basic schedule knowledge required (Note: advanced schedule analysis, such as critical path or Schedule Risk Assessments, is not required; this is not a Master Scheduler role).

General understanding of MDA/Department of War (DoW) Staffing practices.

Preferred Qualifications

TS clearance Master's Degree Familiarity with internal Missile Defense Agency (MDA) policies and operational processes. General familiarity with Systems Engineering and Weapon Systems Developmental Principals. General familiarity with process Improvement, transformation principles, Model-Based Enterprises (MBE), and systems architecture.

Knowledge of data analytics, program analysis. The pay range for this position is $130,000/year to $150,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-JJ1