Job Requirements
Chantilly, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$145,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Technical Program Analyst
Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: NO
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a Technical Program Analyst. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of commercial remote sensing, mission analytics, and strategic stakeholder engagement. You will help drive cross?program alignment by transforming complex technical and operational insights into clear, compelling, and mission?focused communications for senior leaders.
This position is ideal for a highly analytical communicator who thrives in fast?paced, sensitive environments and who is comfortable blending data?driven analysis with strategic messaging and executive?level support.
Responsibilities
•
o Analyze program performance metrics; develop dashboards; and synthesize data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior decision?makers
o Deliver executive?level communications support—including message development, internal event coordination, executive briefing materials, talking points, speeches, and strategic narratives
o Coordinate cross?functional planning and stakeholder engagement across interagency, industry, and Congressional audiences
o Improve reporting processes, workflow efficiencies, and integration between analytics, operations, and communications
o Translate highly technical intelligence, mission, and technology content into accurate, accessible messaging tailored to diverse audiences
o Maintain consistent organizational messaging, brand identity, and style standards across all products and engagements
o Collaborate with design and multimedia teams to deliver visually compelling graphics, layouts, and digital storytelling products
o Assess the effectiveness of communications, processes, and engagements; provide data?informed recommendations for improvement
o Deliver high?quality products under tight deadlines in a dynamic, high?tempo environment
o Support internal and external outreach initiatives, briefings, and events as needed
Qualifications
•
o Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
o Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Science, or related field with 6+ years relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience
o Demonstrated experience supporting the U.S. Government or Intelligence Community
o Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and evolving requirements in fast?paced, diverse environments
o Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
o Demonstrated experience with data visualization tools and commercial remote sensing
• Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
Level Description:
? Recognized master in professional discipline
? Develops strategic goals and implements strategic initiatives in support of goals
? Establishes operational plans for job area
? Develops and implements new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results
? Significantly improves on existing processes and practices for efficiency and effectiveness
? Requires communication with executive leadership
Organizational Impact:
? Implements strategic initiatives in support of goals established by functional leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short-to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1-2 years). Provides measurable input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall function results.
Innovation & Complexity:
? Responsible for improving upon existing processes and systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation skills.
? Problems and issues faced are numerous, typically undefined where information is difficult to obtain. Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across functions and/or businesses.
Communication & Influence:
? Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, which may include customers or vendors. Works to influence others to accept job function’s view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function.
Leadership & Talent Management:
? Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise. Typically, responsible for leading large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams (without direct reporting relationships).
Knowledge & Experience:
? Requires mastery level knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have deep knowledge of project management.
? Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of related work experience.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $145,000-$190,000/hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: NO
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a Technical Program Analyst. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of commercial remote sensing, mission analytics, and strategic stakeholder engagement. You will help drive cross?program alignment by transforming complex technical and operational insights into clear, compelling, and mission?focused communications for senior leaders.
This position is ideal for a highly analytical communicator who thrives in fast?paced, sensitive environments and who is comfortable blending data?driven analysis with strategic messaging and executive?level support.
Responsibilities
•
o Analyze program performance metrics; develop dashboards; and synthesize data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior decision?makers
o Deliver executive?level communications support—including message development, internal event coordination, executive briefing materials, talking points, speeches, and strategic narratives
o Coordinate cross?functional planning and stakeholder engagement across interagency, industry, and Congressional audiences
o Improve reporting processes, workflow efficiencies, and integration between analytics, operations, and communications
o Translate highly technical intelligence, mission, and technology content into accurate, accessible messaging tailored to diverse audiences
o Maintain consistent organizational messaging, brand identity, and style standards across all products and engagements
o Collaborate with design and multimedia teams to deliver visually compelling graphics, layouts, and digital storytelling products
o Assess the effectiveness of communications, processes, and engagements; provide data?informed recommendations for improvement
o Deliver high?quality products under tight deadlines in a dynamic, high?tempo environment
o Support internal and external outreach initiatives, briefings, and events as needed
Qualifications
•
o Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
o Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Science, or related field with 6+ years relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience
o Demonstrated experience supporting the U.S. Government or Intelligence Community
o Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and evolving requirements in fast?paced, diverse environments
o Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
o Demonstrated experience with data visualization tools and commercial remote sensing
• Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
Level Description:
? Recognized master in professional discipline
? Develops strategic goals and implements strategic initiatives in support of goals
? Establishes operational plans for job area
? Develops and implements new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results
? Significantly improves on existing processes and practices for efficiency and effectiveness
? Requires communication with executive leadership
Organizational Impact:
? Implements strategic initiatives in support of goals established by functional leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short-to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1-2 years). Provides measurable input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall function results.
Innovation & Complexity:
? Responsible for improving upon existing processes and systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation skills.
? Problems and issues faced are numerous, typically undefined where information is difficult to obtain. Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across functions and/or businesses.
Communication & Influence:
? Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, which may include customers or vendors. Works to influence others to accept job function’s view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function.
Leadership & Talent Management:
? Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise. Typically, responsible for leading large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams (without direct reporting relationships).
Knowledge & Experience:
? Requires mastery level knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have deep knowledge of project management.
? Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of related work experience.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $145,000-$190,000/hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
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