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SAIC · 7 hours ago

Program Analyst

Crane, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a qualified and experienced Program Analyst for an immediate opening with the SENSE + INTERDICTION (SENSEI) Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS)/Counter Unmanned Systems (CUxS) Research and Development (R&D) program. The role involves handling dual responsibilities as an Integrated Master Scheduler and a Financial Analyst, focusing on the development and management of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and providing financial analysis through predictive analytics.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Connect Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and resource allocation into a unified IMS to provide a holistic view of the entire project life cycle to improve visibility and control

Determine critical path for major deliverables and schedule drivers that may impact the critical path. Identify and mitigate risks, analyze progress, generate status reports/presentations/graphical representations, and ensure alignment with project objectives and budgets

Work closely with program/project managers, engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to capture schedule input, integrate schedules, and communicate progress and changes to ensure schedule accuracy

With limited supervision, conduct review of monthly schedule submittals from the government and prepare In-Process Reviews (IPRs). Identify schedule drivers and changes from month-to-month and prepare analysis presentations for senior leadership

Produce meaningful metrics and present analyses monthly in various formats and customer forums

Create, develop, integrate, maintain, and manage comprehensive Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will track project milestones, dependencies, and overall program performance against baselines

Analyze schedule and cost control data, identifying areas of potential conflict and developing mitigation strategies

Validate schedule logic and refine scheduling needs

Support program teams in mapping schedules that include all required deliverables, acquisition events, and decision points

Incorporate risk, cost, and resource demand considerations into schedules to support program decision-making

Understand and apply the principles of predictive analytics seeking to provide data-driven insights into the customer's decision-making process to drive cost effectiveness and align with the program goals

Well versed in data acquisition and preparation to ensure it is properly collected, cleaned, and formatted for statistical analysis to enable the government customer to make informed decisions

Identify patterns and trends in data from multiple sources, predict whether budget allocations are likely to deliver the desired ROI, and adapt swiftly to changes

Integrate analytics into budget building and risk modeling for cost effectiveness

Analyze historical data to suggest the best possible ways to allocate resources and avoid overspending or underspending

Align financial plans with operational plans and improve forecast accuracy

Build data models using statistical analysis to understand relationships between variables and properly represent the data through visualization

Develop spend plans and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements related to budget execution and financial management

Monitor and report performance against plans to meet contractual, cost, and schedule requirements

Create, develop, and maintain customer databases and provide reports and recommendations based on current and forecasted execution rates

Perform Program/Customer budget execution and administration work involving monitoring current year and prior year obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of budgets

Qualification

Integrated Master SchedulingFinancial AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsMicrosoft ProjectPower BIMicrosoft ExcelProject Management ToolsRisk AssessmentData VisualizationBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementData CleaningStatistical AnalysisGovernment Budgeting KnowledgeC4I KnowledgePMP CertificationEVP CertificationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelors and three (3) years or more of related experience. Additional years of experience building and managing project/program schedules and conducting financial analysis accepted in lieu of a degree

Ability to create and present executive-level reports, presentations, budget summaries, charts, and deliverables that reflect risks, opportunities, and status to communicate effectively to key stakeholders

Experience and proficiency using industry-standard scheduling software and project management tools, including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Online, or similar scheduling software

Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools like Power BI

Advanced skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), particularly MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, graphs), with the ability to develop and maintain dashboards to track financial performance metrics

Knowledge of commonly used Government budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes

Candidate must be a US Citizen and currently hold an active Secret Clearance