Lead Program Analyst IRES

Lead Program Analyst IRES - SSFBPosition Title: Lead Program AnalystLocation: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CORelocation Assistance: None available at this timeRemote/Telework: NO - requires a minimum of 1 day, in-person work at the Amentum Office or customer siteClearance Type: DoD SecretShift: Day shiftTravel Required: Up to 10% of the timeDescription of Duties: We're looking for a Lead Program Analyst for Amentum's Missile Defense Division. The Lead Program Analyst reports to the Earned Value (EV) Manager supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) Contract. The Lead Program Analyst will lead a team of analysts that are matrixed across multiple task orders performing advanced data analysis to improve program performance and achieve organizational goals. The candidate will be responsible for the following:Leadership & Management Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and mentorship to the analysts and other team members on best practices and EV principles Develop and deliver training to project personnel on program requirements, tools, processes, and best practices Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the adoption and testing of new analysis or automation tools.Technical Acumen Ensure cost and schedule performance measurement baselines, including management reserves and undistributed budgets, are developed and maintained Conduct regular project performance analysis, calculating and interpreting key performance metrics like Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) Perform and review estimates at completion (EACs) and estimates to complete (ETCs), predicting final project costs and completion dates Ensure on-time delivery of comprehensive monthly reports and dashboards for internal management, senior leadership, and external customers, highlighting performance, variance drivers, and risks Analyze/resolve cost accounting, charging, and funding discrepancies.Customer Engagement and Collaboration Optimize customer visibility Collaborate with project managers, control account managers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate schedule development and to communicate schedule status and risks.Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.Basic Requirements: Must have 14, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience o May be reduced with completion of advanced education Must have 8, or more, years of directly related / specialized experience as an EV analyst Must have 5, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security ClearanceDesired Requirements: Have experience building, managing, and motivating a team to deliver high-quality products that are reliable for near-real time decision making Have experience providing direct support to Account Managers, Project Managers, and contract leadership performing in-depth financial analysis Have experience leading the preparation and execution of monthly integrated program management reports Have experience supporting monthly status and forecasting efforts, supporting monthly earned value variance analysis development (to include identification of root cause(s) and variance impacts) and developing and maintaining corrective action effortsThis position is expected to pay $160,000 - $180,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.