Business Operations & Program Management Analyst - Communication

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a senior Business Operations & Program Management Support Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). You will provide comprehensive program management oversight and strategic support to NGA program offices, conducting in-depth analysis of cross-program activities, managing and mitigating risk, and translating technical progress into clear communication for stakeholders and senior leaders.

The role calls for a deep understanding of program management principles and the ability to integrate resources strategically to achieve mission outcomes. This is an on-site position at NGA Washington and surrounding facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to multiple program efforts by performing integrated analysis of cost, schedule, risk, and contract performance to identify enterprise-level trends and conflicts.
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, translating complex technical progress and issues into clear, concise reports for customers and senior leadership.
• Lead development of strategic resource integration plans, capturing and validating the resource requirements needed to achieve long-term program objectives.
• Conduct detailed analyses of internal and external projects to identify interdependencies, risks, and conflicts, and provide actionable recommendations to government program managers.
• Facilitate preparation for senior management reviews, including developing briefing materials, coaching presenters, and tracking pre-brief action items.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute a strategic communications plan for NGA Commercial Operations (SC), including a program that familiarizes internal and external customers with SC capabilities and services.
• Assess communications metrics and data to inform strategic communications decisions.
• Draft speeches, talking points, memoranda, briefings, and executive-level communication products; edit and submit the SC Weekly Activity Report (WAR).
• Assist with full-cycle coordination of Congressional requests, including talking points, Congressionally Directed Actions (CDAs), Congressional Notifications (CNs), and RFIs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards
• Demonstrated experience in program management (cost, schedule, performance, risk)
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full lifecycle of Major System Acquisitions within the DoW or IC
• Demonstrated experience assessing communications metrics and data to support executive-level strategic communications decisions
• Demonstrated experience with electronic publishing and the publication production process
• Demonstrated experience presenting oral and written communications to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic-level decisions in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience with standard business software for presentations, word processing, and SharePoint-based websites
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Eligible for OCONUS travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® or DAWIA Level II/III certification in Program Management
• Demonstrated expertise with advanced functions of project management tools and techniques
• Direct experience with the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission or NGA

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $143,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.