Project Analyst
Description
Background information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems for the US Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial customers, is seeking an experienced Project Analyst to support the Distributed Maritime and Network Operations (DM&NO) business area based in our San Diego, CA office. The Project Analyst will work with IDT senior leadership and a team of mission-focused engineers to manage and track projects that solve some of IDT’s customer’s toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork are required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.
Overview:
The Project Analyst will help lead multiple product area teams focused on applying IDT’s technology for deployment on U.S. Navy tactical platforms. Project areas include real-time automated test and analysis, virtual compute environments, machine learning based data analytics, cybersecurity, backfit and forward fit of tactical solutions, and network analysis in support of the U.S. Navy’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the tracking of solutions which meet or exceed customer expectations while managing project scope, schedule, and cost. The Project Analyst will support customer requirements elicitation, assist multi-disciplined engineering teams, and perform project analytic activities to maintain and report on the completed project’s scope as a function of schedule and cost. In addition, the Project Analyst will track status of the systematic conversion of customer requirements into solutions and account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Support customer discussions, decisions, and requirements collection
- Schedule and track project deliverables, cost, and schedule using ERP tools
- Develop and manage project execution and staffing plans
- In coordination with the Engineering Lead, will coordinate, track, and develop reports on the status of a multi-disciplined engineering teams assigned to each project
- Evaluate project status to ensure progress is being accomplished toward customer requirements and then recommend actions to attain requirements within cost and schedule
- Perform allocation and tracking of work packages across numerous Control Account Managers
- Support proposal development of cost estimates for follow-on and new contracts
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in Project Analysis in the federal government sector
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Required skills:
- Prior experience analyzing DoD projects
- Familiarity with DoD Systems and/or Software Engineering processes
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred skills:
- Experience with Federal Government contracts or equivalent
- Experience in Earned Value Management
- Understanding of U.S. Navy platform-level tactical systems and software
- Experienced in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
Competencies:
- Excellence in communication
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Ability to work closely with customers, Senior Program Managers, and Chief Engineers
- Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
- Solid problem-solving ability, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.