Program Analyst 4

Join the NASA CPSS II team at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Program Analyst 4 to support the Science and Technology Office (STO). This is your opportunity to contribute to the Artemis missions and shape the future of space exploration.

• Independently monitor and analyze program status on a daily basis to assess cost, schedule, technical performance, and overall program health.

• Provide strategic support to the Program Management Office (PMO) in all aspects of project controls, business management, program analysis, and performance reporting.

• Lead data management, analysis, and reporting efforts to support program execution, executive decision-making, and continuous process improvement.

• Develop, analyze, and report key program performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including budget development, execution monitoring, and financial planning.

• Lead or support performance improvement initiatives, identifying root causes of performance issues and recommending corrective actions.

• Conduct complex evaluations of existing processes, procedures, models, systems, and contractual requirements, preparing formal analyses and recommendations for program leadership.

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), WBS dictionaries, Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), and integrated cost and schedule baselines.

• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) and perform comprehensive financial analyses in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Analyze Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), integrated schedules, and critical path activities to assess program performance and forecast execution risks.

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, performing cost and schedule variance analyses and recommending corrective actions.

• Perform forecasting, trend analysis, resource analysis, and data-driven assessments to support program planning and execution.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Earned Value Management (EVM), ensuring compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines and customer requirements.

• Lead or support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), including development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), management reserve administration, and EVM reporting.

• Collaborate with program managers, project controls personnel, finance, engineering, customers, and stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and analyses supporting program reviews and strategic decision-making.

• May provide supervisory or management support for project controls, business management, or program analysis personnel.

• MS/MA.

• 12-15 years of applicable professional experience, including 8-12 years supporting government or aerospace industry programs.

• Extensive experience supporting Program Management Office (PMO) operations, project controls, business management, and program performance analysis.

• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines.

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and WBS dictionaries.

• Experience developing Estimates at Completion (EACs), conducting financial analyses, and supporting program forecasting.

• Experience analyzing Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), integrated schedules, and critical path methodologies.

• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and technical performance integration within complex government or aerospace programs.

• Experience leading or supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and administering management reserve.

• Proficiency with commercial EVM and project controls software, such as Deltek Cobra, Empower, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, if applicable.

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other Federal government programs.

• Professional certification such as Earned Value Professional (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.

• Experience leading complex EVM implementations, compliance assessments, and surveillance activities.

• Knowledge of integrated project controls, schedule risk analysis, and resource planning methodologies.

• Previous experience providing technical leadership or supervisory support within a Program Management Office (PMO) or project controls organization.