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Systems Planning & Analysis · 1 week ago

Launch Systems Analyst

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The Launch Systems Analyst will provide expert advice and programmatic assessments in support of the Office of Space Launch, focusing on strategic planning and program execution for launch enterprise activities.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expert programmatic and analytical support to OSL leadership and management

Draft technical evaluations, analyses, briefings, and reports required to support program execution

Collect, analyze, and evaluate data and develop recommendations based on results

Develop and assess processes to evaluate effectiveness of current activities, identify problem areas, and propose solutions

Analyze and develop new requirements, plans, and alternative solutions supporting the launch enterprise

Support strategic planning efforts and cradle-to-grave launch enterprise activities

Support development of contracts, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and task order requirement packages

Support development of strategies to procure launch services

Verify portfolio plans are executable within OSL resource and budget constraints

Track, review, and assess contract performance and CDRL deliverables

Formulate strategies, processes, and products aligned with overall OSL and NRO business strategies

Develop and maintain briefings and data submissions supporting OSL equities within NRO corporate governance

Draft and review documentation related to launch enterprise portfolios and OSL corporate governance activities

Develop agreements and coordinate activities with external agencies and mission partners

Develop, review, and coordinate documentation, communications, processes, and tools supporting COTRs, portfolio managers, and division chiefs across the launch enterprise

Provide leadership and programmatic support in program and project planning, mission readiness, milestones, execution, performance monitoring, and risk assessment and management

Maintain working knowledge of processes and tools used to manage requirements, implementation strategies, and roadmaps

Assess impacts ranging from broad programmatic concepts to specialized mission requirements

Recommend strategic and innovative approaches to technical and programmatic challenges

Originate briefings, papers, and summary reports across all areas of space launch

Support matrix and staff organizations in meeting OSL program goals

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceProgram managementContract managementNRO policies knowledgeBriefing developmentAnalytical skillsBudgeting processesDecision-support productsSpace launch programsCommunication skills

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in the last 10 years

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Management, or a related technical or analytical discipline

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting Government programs

Proven working knowledge of Government program management

Experience developing briefings and assessments for multiple audiences, including senior Government leadership

Ability to clearly and articulately communicate complex technical and programmatic information

Extensive knowledge of NRO policies and procedures

Program and contract management experience

Working knowledge of NRO and Space Force contracts, budgeting, and financial processes

Ability to develop recommendations and decision-support products reflecting the best path forward for NRO and OSL

Ability to report to designated work location at Cape Canaveral, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer