Program Analyst 4

Join the NASA CPSS II team at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Program Analyst 4 to support the Science and Technology Office (STO). This is your opportunity to contribute to the Artemis missions and shape the future of space exploration.

The Program Analyst is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules in alignment with the NASA Schedule Management Handbook. This role supports projects of varying size and complexity by ensuring schedule accuracy, integrity, and visibility across the program lifecycle.

• Independently monitor and analyze program status on a daily basis to assess cost, schedule, technical performance, and overall program health.

• Provide strategic support to the Program Management Office (PMO) in all aspects of project controls, business management, program analysis, and performance reporting.

• Lead data management, analysis, and reporting efforts to support program execution, executive decision-making, and continuous process improvement.

• Develop, analyze, and report key program performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including budget development, execution monitoring, and financial planning.

• Lead or support performance improvement initiatives, identifying root causes of performance issues and recommending corrective actions.

• Conduct complex evaluations of existing processes, procedures, models, systems, and contractual requirements, preparing formal analyses and recommendations for program leadership.

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), WBS dictionaries, Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), and integrated cost and schedule baselines.

• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) and perform comprehensive financial analyses in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Analyze Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), integrated schedules, and critical path activities to assess program performance and forecast execution risks.

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, performing cost and schedule variance analyses and recommending corrective actions.

• Perform forecasting, trend analysis, resource analysis, and data-driven assessments to support program planning and execution.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Earned Value Management (EVM), ensuring compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines and customer requirements.

• Lead or support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), including development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), management reserve administration, and EVM reporting.

• Collaborate with program managers, project controls personnel, finance, engineering, customers, and stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and analyses supporting program reviews and strategic decision-making.

• May provide supervisory or management support for project controls, business management, or program analysis personnel.

• MS/MA.

• 12-15 years of applicable professional experience, including 8-12 years supporting government or aerospace industry programs.

• Extensive experience supporting Program Management Office (PMO) operations, project controls, business management, and program performance analysis.

• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines.

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and WBS dictionaries.

• Experience developing Estimates at Completion (EACs), conducting financial analyses, and supporting program forecasting.

• Experience analyzing Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), integrated schedules, and critical path methodologies.

• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and technical performance integration within complex government or aerospace programs.

• Experience leading or supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and administering management reserve.

• Proficiency with commercial EVM and project controls software, such as Deltek Cobra, Empower, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, if applicable.

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other Federal government programs.

• Professional certification such as Earned Value Professional (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.

• Experience leading complex EVM implementations, compliance assessments, and surveillance activities.

• Knowledge of integrated project controls, schedule risk analysis, and resource planning methodologies.

• Previous experience providing technical leadership or supervisory support within a Program Management Office (PMO) or project controls organization.