Senior Program EngineerAnalyst

***Must have an active DOD Top Secret or active DOE Q clearance. Active meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***

Leidos has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Engineer/Analyst to provide technical support to a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Modernization Program within the Office of Stockpile Modernization. The selected individual will provide support to the Federal Program Manager (FPM) chief engineer and staff engineers as well as serve as a program engineer liaison with other NNSA Defense Programs (DP) and Department of Defense (DOD) organizations associated with the Modification Program. Work includes providing technical oversight program management and program integration. Duties also include coordinating day-to-day operations across the geographically dispersed Labs Plants & Sites (LPS). This includes reviewing and advising on matters pertaining to planning integrating and executing policies and procedures for development of guidance for resolving issues related to the missile delivery platform and weapons system integration. The work performed is extensive in scope and requires an experienced individual with demonstrated expertise is a self-starter possesses the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment and capacity to interface with a broad range of federal and military senior staff and leadership. This is a full-time contractor-support position located on-site at the NNSA offices in Albuquerque NM.

The successful candidate will apply broad and diversified knowledge of respective nuclear weapons systems engineering non-nuclear component realization development and production. As well as nuclear material production and component development product realization process Phase 6.X activities and associated deliverables. Serve as the subject matter expert on the DOD cruise missile acquisition process and support system integrations activities. Analyze information and review system requirements for workflow organization and corrective measures. Apply process improvement practices for system development life cycle. Understanding of standard concepts practices and procedures within nuclear weapon acquisition and product realization. Exercise judgment and plan and accomplish goals based upon program planning and mission performance. Work independently creatively and under general supervision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in the transition of requirements interfaces linkages and technical risk mitigation activities associated with program scope into an integrated schedule with schedule and cost risk contingency analysis.
• Demonstrated ability sufficient to assess and provide program and technical management knowledge and capabilities to advise the Federal Program Office (FPO) on execution of cost scope and schedule for major system acquisitions and to represent within program guidance the NNSAs program interests and positions in interactions with other agencies and corporate entities.
• 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.
• Apply systems engineering principles (such as requirements and interface management risk management work breakdown structure decision analysis) to develop and maintain an integrated program baseline.
• Absorb broad objectives from management then independently analyze evaluate and integrate solutions for unusually complex and diverse technical problems.
• Identify track mitigate and resolve technical risks and issues related to product and/or system performance objectives.
• Participate in and support Product Realization Team meetings and support special topic engagements as assigned.
• Attend and participate in Project Officer Group and sub-group meetings (joint DoD/NNSA) and within guidance provided by the Lead Engineer and/or FPM.
• Contribute to or lead assessments of current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the Modernization Program and recommend necessary facility and resource planning based on this information.
• Experience in the DOD acquisition process contracting systems development testing production and fielding of subsonic cruise missiles.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or science however a degree in Business Program/Project Management or closely related field with relevant experience will be considered.
• 10 years of related experience with program/project systems engineering experience managing nuclear weapons system sustainment or acquisition.
• Nuclear weapons and delivery platforms experience required in particular cruise missile experience is a plus.
• Staff experience in military government or corporate enterprise. NNSA/DOD Interagency experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing and editing briefings for senior and executive managers.
• Knowledge of/or experience with project management best practices and principles.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite with particular emphasis on word processing presentation and spreadsheet applications (MS Word MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) required.
• Knowledge of 6.X process and the impact of scope schedule and budget changes on the execution of projects.
• Willingness to travel estimated 10-15%.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience if the candidate has focused 6.X and interagency experience.
• Manufacturing and production floor experience in NNSA military government or corporate environments.
• Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools and techniques.
• Managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience with DOD Acquisition Category I II or III programs.

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