Program Analyst

S, Inc. is a rapidly growing defense contractor founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 85% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth. At S3, Inc., we are proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S Inc. has an immediate opening for a Program Analyst to support our SHIELD program at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Description:

The Program Analyst will join the SHIELD Project Office within the Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO M&S). This role requires a strong blend of technical, financial, and acquisition expertise. Key responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies, preparing work statements, creating evaluation plans, assisting in vendor qualification, and playing a pivotal role in budget preparation, including the management of CCAR files.

Responsibilities:

· Support Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE) oversight, provide strategic input into decision-making processes, and ensure robust financial and program execution oversight.

· Provide expert, independent services and leadership in specialized technical areas, including financial analysis and budgetary support for the development and implementation of complex systems.

· Assist in refining acquisition strategies, work statements, and evaluation plans with a focus on cost efficiency and financial compliance.

· Lead the preparation, review, and defense of budgets, ensuring alignment with program goals and adherence to governmental financial policies and guidelines.

· Perform financial analysis on program documentation and phase transition plans, recommending improvements to enhance fiscal responsibility and overall program performance.

· Conduct in-depth research and financial analysis on program trends, identifying potential budgetary and funding issues, and propose cost-effective solutions.

· Oversee updates to program documents, advise on funding allocations, and ensure that program goals, objectives, schedules, and financial targets are met.

· Track program compliance with financial guidelines, identify deviations in financial direction, assess impacts on budgets, and recommend corrective financial actions.

· Apply quantitative and qualitative financial analysis techniques to evaluate system acquisition processes, identify fiscal risks, and develop effective cost mitigation strategies.

· Contribute to the development of acquisition plans, source selection documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and procurement documentation, ensuring sound financial oversight.

· Collaborate closely with project office personnel to ensure that financial and program management efforts are coordinated and optimized for fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications:

· Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university.

· At least 8 years of experience supporting a Government Project or Product Office in an acquisition role, ideally within a PEO environment.

· Experience assisting government procurement agencies develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans and qualifying vendors in the support of budget preparation and defense.

· Experience tracking compliance with stated program direction, identifying changes in program direction, and assesses impacts.

· Experience using quantitative analytical techniques to assess system acquisition process issues and develop risk reduction/mitigation approaches for improving acquisition/program planning, control, and execution.

· Experience identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.

· Secret or higher DoD security clearance or have the ability to obtain a clearance.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company: S3, Inc