Description
Leidos is seeking a high-performing Program Analyst to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs (DP) in their nuclear deterrence mission.
The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team as a Program Action Officer, providing oversight of the Depleted Uranium (NA-192.4) Program under Production Modernization (NA-19).
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders across different organisational cultures and priorities
- Researching and preparing background information and talking points for meetings
- Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of programmatic and portfolio analysis tools and methodologies
- Communicating program status effectively through strategic documents and visualisations
- Tracking and monitoring progress on ongoing projects and initiatives
- Managing internal and external program reviews and associated planning
- Completing annual, quarterly, and other periodic reporting requirements
- Overseeing multiple projects in support of strategic materials production
- Identifying potential risks and recommending handling actions
- Providing strategic communications in the form of talking points and briefing materials
The role requires:
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Active DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance
- Experience supporting program management, program coordination, or technical project oversight in a federal government or similar environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, Department of Defense, or other national security programs
- Familiarity with NNSA Defense Programs, nuclear security enterprise operations, or strategic materials programs
- Experience working with federal program offices, national laboratories, or government contractors
- Experience developing executive-level communications and program status reports
- Familiarity with program management processes, risk tracking, and portfolio analysis