Business Operations & Program Management Support Analyst (Defense)

Location: On-site at NGA Arnold, Missouri, United States; ad hoc telework may be permitted only under an approved telework plan.

Salary: $78,000–$90,000 USD per year.

Company

Defense and aerospace technology organization developing robotic, autonomous, ground, soldier, maritime, sensor, and artificial intelligence systems for government and security customers.

What you will do

• Support the program management lifecycle for NGA GEOINT Ground program offices.
• Monitor cost, schedule, performance, and risk against established plans and flag potential issues.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule and report progress against baselines.
• Prepare acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates.
• Participate in and document sprint planning, technical exchange meetings, and Program Management Reviews.
• Review and analyze contractor deliverables to confirm compliance with Statement of Work requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, including monitoring and reporting cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the acquisition lifecycle and developing key acquisition documents.
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Eligibility for OCONUS travel.

Nice to have

• Experience with project management software such as MS Project, Jira, or Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and ceremonies.
• Experience with Total Lifecycle Acquisition Management and Earned Value Management principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Workplace flexibility within the requirements of the on-site role and approved telework plan.
• Commitment to employee and family health and well-being.
• Inclusive environment supporting diverse perspectives, professional growth, and meaningful work.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.