UK Program Integration Analyst – W93/A21 (NA-125.5)
Pay range: $200,000 - $230,000 annually
Who We Are:
TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.
Job Summary:
We are hiring a full-time UK Program Integration Analyst to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Federal Program Manager (FPM). You will provide program and project management support to the W93/A21 FMP and work as a liaison with other Defense Programs, NNSA, Department of Defense (DoD) organization associated with the A21 Program. You will work onsite daily at the DOE/NNSA John A. Gordon building on Kirtland Air Force Base, located in Albuquerque, NM.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with a comprehensive, coordinated approach to successfully planning and executing the A21 Program, with an understanding of the NNSA and Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) design and production sites and processes as well as a basic understanding of NNSA funding mechanisms.
- Analyze, evaluate, and develop integrated solutions for unusually complex and diverse technical problems.
- Assist Federal Program Office (FPO) with implementation of the Program Execution Instruction.
- Coordinate FPO Program and Technical Management products and deliverables.
- Assist with FPO Organization structuring and Roles and Responsibilities.
- Track and manage Defense Programs, DoD, and Congressional actions/inquires.
- Establish communications plan, program status dashboards, and briefing materials.
- Provide programmatic interface with DoD, Design Agencies and Production Agencies.
- Synchronize A21 working groups and warhead side sessions.
- Travel approximately 30% of the time, including international travel to the UK.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Active DOE Q or DoD Top-Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
- 5 or more years of experience in weapons/nuclear weapons and delivery platforms, including program/project management or systems engineering.
- Depth of experience managing interfaces between NNSA/DOE, Nuclear National Laboratories and Nuclear Production Agencies, and DoD.
- Experience managing Federal Program Office (FPO) programmatic plans and materials required for program execution.
- Experience supporting FPM tasks related to budget and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Knowledge of the substantive nature of NNSA Nuclear Weapons programs and activities; missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency with emphasis of 6.X process and Defense Programs Business Process System.
- Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing complex information and assessing program performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing and editing briefings and reports for senior and executive leadership.
- Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools, and appropriate expertise with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business, engineering, or related business field.
- Direct W93 or NA-125 work experience or knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base pay range for this role is $200,000 – $230,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
TechSource 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/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
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Skills Required
- Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in weapons or nuclear weapons and delivery platforms, including program/project management or systems engineering
- Experience managing interfaces among NNSA/DOE, national laboratories, nuclear production agencies, and DoD
- Experience managing Federal Program Office programmatic plans and execution materials
- Experience supporting budget and Earned Value Management System activities
- Knowledge of NNSA nuclear weapons programs, missions, policies, management processes, 6.X processes, and Defense Programs Business Process System
- Experience researching and analyzing complex information and assessing program performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings and reports
- Knowledge of program/project management and scheduling tools and Microsoft Office
- Master’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Direct W93 or NA-125 work experience or knowledge
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