Mid Level Program Analyst (ANKG25004) Lexington Park, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22299+Exploration+Drive+Lexington+Park+MD+USA+20653) Job Type Full-time Description ACE Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expertise in the operational application of current and future airborne weapons systems, with an emphasis on their lethality and survivability in the Battlespace. Our employees draw from a wealth of personal, professional and company experience to provide our Nation’s decision makers with the knowledge required to optimally equip our Armed Services with affordable, lethal and survivable weapons systems. We serve as our customers’ most trusted agents in their goal of producing enterprise-wide survivability investments and executable programs. We fill key roles within customer offices, offering critical knowledge regarding design, development, procurement, and test and evaluation of new and upgraded weapons and platforms. ACE Group’s philosophy is simple: Our success must be grounded on service and honest relationships. We focus on meeting the needs of our customers and employees, and trust that with those satisfied employees and satisfied customers, the business will take care of itself. ACE Group provides exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including personal time off, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, and 401(k) . Functional Description: Provide support for program management execution of an advanced research and development program. Work with program teams to develop program objectives, integrated roadmaps, detailed schedules, and program budgets. Support the development of acquisition and technical documentation including, but not limited to, statements of work and specifications. Analyze manufacturer’s proposals as permitted by law and regulation. Review and report on contact status/execution. Facilitate program management throughout the design, engineering, integration, and test and execution process. Support reporting on the health of the program through briefs, reports, spreadsheets, articles, etc. Provide communication strategies, plans, and program messaging. Respond to Public Affairs Office correspondence and participate in public affair endeavors, such as industry days. Prepare rebuttals and program office responses as required. Support program execution and recommend modifications to processes for future program activities. Work with the program management team to develop out-year planning and provide input to development and integration of requirements/capabilities. Provide management support at program office reviews, sometimes at various locations. Provide support for budget analysis and reporting requirements, to include collecting financial data, analyzing financial and expenditure reports, and providing recommendations to support sound financial decisions based on the analysis. Assist in reviewing Statements of Work (SOW)/Air Tasks to identify specific tasks and the commensurate level of funding required. Review and analyze contract and government financial statements and reports to assist in updating and recording all expenditures and incurred/accrual costs monthly to support timely analysis of program execution. Analyze obligations and expenditures, maintain forecasts, prepare reports on the status/recommendations and availability of funds. Understand the program budget structure, both current and out-years, to assist in identifying funding for all efforts. Travel (10-20%) is required for this position. Requirements + Education: Candidate must have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience can be substituted for education. + Experience: Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in DoD Program Management activities. Desired Experience and Skills: + Candidate should be proficient in all Microsoft Office and Adobe products. + Candidate should have demonstrated good oral and written communications skills. + Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment. Clearance Requirement:A final DoD Top Secret clearance. Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP). Salary Description $84,155.00 - $150,885.00 depending on experience