Policy Analyst

Leidos hiring for Policy Analyst jobs in Oxon Hill, MD, US

Description

Leidos is looking for a high-performing candidate to provide program analysis and technical expertise in support of the nation's nuclear deterrence mission with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs. Working with a highly collaborative team, the Program Analyst supports the Federal Program Office with oversight of the Production Modernization (NA-19), specifically the Depleted Uranium Modernization (NA-192) Program and it’s production technology maturation effort. This position is accountable for maintaining current awareness of scope, risks, and milestones undertaken by the geographically dispersed national security laboratories, DOE laboratories, and commercial contractors. The Program analyst will be responsible for all Program Management elements related to budget and scope such as planning, integrating, and using program milestones and schedules.

This is a full-time position onsite at the NNSA offices in Washington D.C. with a potential of 2 days of telework (after training).

Primary Responsibilities:

In concert with the Federal Program Manager and other team members, responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and applying program knowledge and capabilities to support and advise Depleted Uranium Program execution.
• Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of programmatic and portfolio analysis tools and methodologies.
• Absorbing broad objectives from management to independently analyze, evaluate, and integrate solutions for complex and diverse problems involving multiple stakeholders.
• Identifying, tracking, mitigating, and resolving issues related to achieving program objectives.
• Coordinating with multiple stakeholders across diverse organizational cultures, priorities, and responsibilities, and participation in inter-organization or working group meetings.
• Communicating effectively about program status using strategic documents and visualizations, planning reports, white papers, programmatic documents, slides, and oral presentations.
• Readily adding tasks and scope as the Depleted Uranium Program Office portfolio matures.

Required Education, Experience & Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Production Modernization ongoing efforts and scope.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite with particular emphasis on word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in supporting collaborative efforts across multiple programs/entities.
• Demonstrated successful experience with communications and interacting with Federal Government leadership, governmental sites, and national laboratories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Project and Program Management experience within the NNSA, DOD, or other relevant USG agencies.
• Prior experience with the Depleted Uranium Program’s and/or Production Modernization’s mission.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.