Launch Systems Analyst

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QinetiQ is looking for multiple Launch Systems Analysts (LSA) in Chantilly, VA to support Lthe NRO Office of Space Launch (OSL) by providing expert advice, assistance, and programmatic assessments in support of OSL management, organizational and business efforts. ideal candidates will have experience applying knowledge on technological,·programmatic, program management or business fields to support the execution of launch enterprise portfolios, organization and governance.  Key responsibilities include:

• Draft technical evaluations, briefings, analysis and reports required to effect program execution. LSAs collect, analyze, and evaluate data, and make recommendations based on results.
• Develop processes to determine the effectiveness of current activities, examine problem areas, and develop solutions.
• Analyze and develop new requirements, plans and alternative solutions to support OSL enterprise.
• Support development of contract, ECP, Task Order requirements packages.
• Support the develop strategies to procure launch services.
• Verify that recommended portfolio plans are executable within the OSL resource constraints.
• Track, review and provide assessments of contract and CDRL deliverables.
• Formulate strategies, processes and products to overall business strategies in conjunction with functional users and government.
• Develop and maintain briefings and data submittal in support of OSL equities as part of NRO corporate governance
• Draft and review documentation concerning Launch Enterprise Portfolio and OSL Corporate Governance
• Develop agreements with external agencies or mission partners
• Develop, review and coordinate documentation) communication, process and tools to support COTRs, Portfolio Managers and division chiefs across the Launch Enterprise.
• Provides leadership, develop documentation and programmatic support in areas such as program/project planning, linkages to mission readiness, milestones, project execution, performance monitoring, and risk assessment and management.
• Maintain knowledge of processes and tools use to manage requirements and implementation, including strategies and road-maps.
• Assess impacts ranging from broad programmatic concepts to specialized mission requirements.
• Assists in developing and recommending the adoption of strategic and innovative approaches to technical problems; considers a range of-analytical factors.
• Originates briefings, papers and summary reports concerning all areas of space launch.
• Support matrix/staff offices to increase OSL program office goals.

• 5 Years total experience
• 2 years experience in NRO
• Bachelors in a STEM field 
• TS/SCI with a CI Poly; #qinetiqclearedjob

• 8 years total expereince 
• 5 years experience in NRO
• Masters Degree in a STEM field 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.