Program Support Analyst

The Leidos SES Product Division, Program Management Office currently has an opening for a Program Support Analyst, with a focus on support to Americas Region program.

Primary Responsibilities Summary

The ideal candidate would be responsible for providing support to the PMO to include administrative support, data analysis/reporting, and new initiatives.  Responsibilities are anticipated to include both routine and non-routine tasks including special projects.  Primary support is to the Americas (Aviation and Ports & Borders) teams as well as support to the Global PMO.  It is expected that after initial onboarding and training, the individual receives general instructions on new assignments and will not require ongoing instruction on routine work. The individual will need to utilize business acumen and professional concepts to solve a variety of challenges.

Responsibilities are anticipated to include the following:

• Manage small purchases for PMO team as a Purchasing Card (PCard) holder.  This includes purchasing & reconciliation, cost tracking, approval routing, and coordination with the Procurement organization where necessary.
• Support larger purchases for PMO team with requests and approvals, currently utilizing the QuickBase tool and CostPoint.  This may include initiating Purchase Requisitions.
•  Perform onboarding administrative tasks such as ordering hardware, phones, corporate cards, etc.
• Support internal PM Office-wide projects and initiatives as well as longer-term implementation at the direction of the Global PMO Sr. Director and/or assigned PM lead.  

Example initiatives may include the following over time:

• Creating and implementing data management collection techniques
•  Initial consolidation and standardization of project data, team procedures, common toolsets.
• Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Improve training and operational procedures within a business to increase efficiency and productivity
• Performing data validation and implementing quality control measures to ensure the continued success of programs
•  Evaluating program budgetary controls and financial management processes

•  Support customer or management inquiries, business data consolidation, analysis, and reporting.  This may include production or financial data to enable leadership decision making
• Coordinate customer visits and meetings supporting TSA or CBP programs.  This may include scheduling, drafting agendas, site access and local Leidos site coordination, record keeping (attendance, meeting minutes, etc.), and related logistics planning.
• Interact and coordinate internally as assigned to help improve internal operations and team effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a relevant field (Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Engineering, etc.)
•  A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience or 0-2 years of experience with a Masters.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with internal and external customers.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications and considered an intermediate to advanced user in at least 1 business tool (MS Excel, Project, SharePoint, etc.).  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to accurately summarize data into actionable options and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to adapt to changing technology 
• Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g., ROI, earned value management, net present value etc.
• Security Requirement: This position may involve support that will require vetting by US Department of Homeland Security and may require a secret security clearance.
• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to support leading and managing cross-functional teams and relationships in a matrix environment; influence people outside of direct reporting relationships/levels; and, communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments with knowledge of MRP systems and Configuration Management principles
• Experience in the Security Detection industry with understanding of industry best practices
• PMP® Certification is preferred.  Highly relevant and successful Program/Project Management experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Must be able to travel on a periodic basis (1-4 trips per year anticipated, primarily within the US)
• Experience with development, installati