Program Analyst

Overview

SMS is seeking Program Analyst/Project Coordinator to support 26th Network Operation Squadron (26th NOS) located at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL. The Project Coordinator is responsible for project synchronization and requirement development support for the 26NOS mission. Work as part of an integrated government support team that is focused on the continued success of 26NOS’s standardized network management and utilize the five project management process groups; Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling and Closing.  This position also conducts AFINC program analysis and requirements tracking for the program, analyzes program requirements and formulates strategies in concert with team members to effectively and performs program management as required to implement and track requirements from initial assignment through IOC. Additionally, track schedule and performance of the requirements, maintains requirement metric and service delivery information. 

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks with an integrated team (military, civilian, & contractor staff)
• Manage projects from start to finish by collaborating across various customers, functions, and locations.
• Assist a team of engineers, customers, and other contractors to coordinate resources and activities across various projects.
• Manage competing concurrent projects ranging from small, medium, and large or significant segment of large complex projects.
• Facilitate Projects’ Implementation Plans(I-plans), schedules, and QUAD charts.
• Monitor problems and follows up with assigned personnel to ensure timely resolution of problems.
• Build and utilize tools for managing Projects such as PowerBi, MS Projects, and Microsoft Teams.
• Provide status updates to all levels of leadership, ensuring project oversight and visibility is maintained.
• Ensure the use of best practices based on lessons learned from previous projects.
• Recommend and provide plans for system and service modernization, upgrades, and replacement activities.
• Manage processes that ensure problems and action items discussed are tracked through resolution and provide timely status reporting.
• Process and track requirements and system engineering solutions with applicable database management tools.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Candidate should have 3 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Extensive PoweBI experience managing data ingestions and graphical outputs.
• Exposure to Cisco Routing and networking.
• Direct and relevant experience in information technology project coordination
• Familiarity utilizing the five project management process groups; Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling and Closing.
• Knowledge/Experience with Air Force Cyberspace operations preferred.
• Ability to grasp DoD and USAF architectures; operational, systems, and technical architectures.
• Solid organization skills, including multitasking.
• Strong customer/client – facing and teamwork skills.
• Ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives and implement solutions to meet those goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and IP subnetting
• Knowledge associated with that of Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Experience REMEDY preferred.
• Understand ITSM: configuration \ change management processes, release, and deployment procedures.
• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the year, dependent on contract needs and requirements that may arise.

Education/Certification(s):

• Technical degree, Associates or, bachelor’s degree in computer science/information systems, Science/Engineering/Math or 2-4 years’ relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system or application administration is acceptable.

• Requires a DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification:
  • CompTIA Security CE (Continuing Education)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA ) CE (Continuing Education)
  • (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

• Requires a Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) Defense Cyberspace Workforce Certification (DCWF) requirement(s):
  • CompTIA – Project or higher

Clearance: 

• Active DoD Secret or higher required.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.