Program Analyst - Technical Integration

Program Analyst - Technical Integration

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Are you ready to contribute to groundbreaking innovations that will shape the future of national defense?  As a Program Analyst supporting Technical Integrations at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), you will directly support the DoD’s mission to tackle today’s most pressing science and technology (S&T) challenges—and anticipate those of tomorrow.

In this role, you will engage in high-impact, cross-functional work to advance national security by focusing on a diverse range of critical S&T areas.  From nuclear command and control to cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced computing, your expertise will be integral to shaping the future of U.S. defense technologies.

This position requires being on the client site full-time (five days a week), at The Pentagon.

Responsibilities:

As a Program Analyst, you’ll play a central role in the oversight and program management of ten key technical program areas:

1. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3)

2. Cyber Research and Technology

3. Communications and Networks

4. Autonomy, AI, and Advanced Computing

5. Software and Embedded Systems

6. Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

7. Command and Control (C2) & Data Analytics

8. Sensors

9. Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures (EW&C)

10. Spectrum Initiatives and Analysis

Your day-to-day will include:

• Strategic Program Development: Assist in the creation and refinement of strategy documents, research plans, and roadmaps to guide the development of key defense technologies.
• Program Reviews & Collaboration: Attend and support program reviews across both DoD and non-DoD entities, including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), and other Communities of Interest (COIs). Lead or facilitate teams focused on high-priority, game-changing technologies.
• Policy & Budget Oversight: Contribute to policy development, drafting responses, and supporting budget and management processes.  Assist with Congressional Special Interest Items, GAO studies, and various compliance efforts.
• International Collaboration: Work on international S&T efforts, including US-UK partnerships, NATO R&D initiatives, and agreements with allies like Canada and Australia.  Assist in preparing key documents such as Terms of Reference and Data Exchange Agreements.
• Financial Support & Planning: Develop financial documents, including funding plans and allocation letters, and assist in the budgeting process.  Help ensure compliance with DoD/Interagency data calls and financial reporting.
• Event & Meeting Support: Provide logistics and coordination for high-level meetings, workshops, and conferences.  Prepare materials, agendas, and briefings for senior DoD leadership, ensuring smooth execution from planning through action item follow-ups.
• Technical & Operational Analysis: Conduct in-depth assessments of new and emerging technologies across the ten program areas.  Provide technical insights to leadership on the evolution of threats and defense technologies.

• Research & Intelligence Gathering: Stay ahead of trends in defense technologies, conducting technology intelligence and research on key scientific developments, emerging threats, and relevant international activities.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: At least 10 years of recent, relevant experience.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate across teams and engage with senior leadership to solve complex problems.
• Commitment: A passion for national defense and a desire to work in an impactful, mission-driven environment

Why This Role Matters:

This is your chance to directly support the future of U.S. defense technology and national security. As part of a team focused on solving complex challenges, you’ll be at the foref