Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Our core competencies include systems engineering, program and project management, logistics, information technology and cybersecurity, and software development services. We were founded in 1990 and since our establishment, we have been providing cutting edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs.

We are currently seeking a Program Analyst for the F-35 Joint Program Office located in Arlington, Virginia. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT AWARD. The incumbent will perform critical program management, technical, and business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provides recommendations for program success. They will assist with executing strategic initiatives and provide recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team, the Service Leads. and the Assistant Program Directors. The incumbent will coordinate efforts in programmatic, technical, and sustainment areas, including program management, systems engineering, personnel management, scheduling, risk management, contracting, acquisition, budgeting/funding, configuration management, integration, testing, lifecycle logistics, and training.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO - 

• Performs critical program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provides recommendations to ensure program success in support of the F-35 APDs
• Assists in the coordination efforts regarding programmatic, technical, and sustainment areas, including program management, systems engineering, personnel management, scheduling, risk management, contracting, acquisition, budgeting/funding, configuration management, integration, testing, life cycle logistics and training
• Assists with the execution of strategic initiatives and provides high-level guidance and attention
• Conducts analysis and provides recommendation to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Service Leads and the Assistant Program Directors (APD) on a wide range of topics and supports leadership in prioritization of focus areas
• Provides coordination of efforts, enabling the most effective performance of the assigned program duties
• Ensures all forms of information and communication are completely prepared and presented to enable the program strategy formulation, analysis and decision making, often within significant time constraints
• Ensures that decisions are communicated appropriately both internal and external to the JPO, providing follow up

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - 

• Experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, related to weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management; and a minimum of six (6) years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning; there must be at least four (4) years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis; and there must be two (2) years professional experience in technical efforts supporting major weapon systems and components development
• At least three (3) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP). 
• Knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations for the development of contracts and contract modifications required for the acquisition of logistics supportability products.
• Demonstrated experience in the program/project status, schedules, and DoD reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of Service and OSD policy and documentation related to PPBS, life-cycle management of military acquisition programs (as specified in the DoD 5000 series), to include DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2, DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03, and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook

EDUCATION - Bachelors Degree in Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related discipline

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Precise Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Precise Systems, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Required Skills Required Experience

•  Proficient in small molecule structure elucidation using NMR.   
•  Experience on biological molecules such as peptides, proteins and vaccines would be an added advantage. 
•  Knowledge of qNMR, solid state NMR and multinuclear NMR operations is an advantage. 
•  Must be familiar with electronic notebook documentation of experimental procedures. 
•  Proven track record of consistently delivering projects on time and with high quality. 
•  Prior experience in a high volume pharmaceutical ARD laboratory or contract pharmaceutical analytical  laboratory testing organization is a plus. 
•  Takes personal responsibility for delivery of projects to customers. 
•  Ability to embrace and lead change. Extremely adaptable. Excellent communication skills, both written and  verbal. 
•  Expertise with Bruker NMR software‐ automation software & hardware including cryo‐probes. 
•  Comprehensive understanding of the science involved in the development of synthetic organic molecules and  analytical chemistry. ACD & Chemdraw software’s handling is an added advantage. Proven self‐effectiveness  skills are must.