Senior Program/Project Analyst

Job Description: The Senior Program/Project Analyst will be responsible for the analysis of complex business or programmatic issues and recommendation of solutions using systematic methodologies. These analyses and solutions may be applied to a broad number of functional areas including but not limited to program management, engineering manufacturing, accounting, logistics, and material management. Duties and Responsibilities:   · Assist with overall program and individual project planning. · Evaluate and monitor the performance and efficiency of individual programs and the facility itself. · Provide analytical support for all areas of the facility. · Monitor program budgets and ensure program expenses are charged correctly. · Develop processes and supporting systems for data collection that adhere to company standards. · Supervise /manage the performance of the financial/budget analyst. · Review data for accuracy and completeness. · Assist management with the creation of complex statistical reports. · Participate in project meetings to inform others of information. · Create visual presentations of data and construct for publication.       WHO WE ARE Applied Research Associates (ARA) is an international employee-owned company whose mission is to "Solve problems of national importance.” We are engineers and scientists who have a passion for technical excellence and the entrepreneurial spirit to purse the work we want to do. Our motto is to "Expand the realm of possibility.” Moreover, we accomplish this in a unique environment with collegial teams of our technical experts delivering to the customer. The Southeast Division was established in Raleigh, NC in 1982. We are recognized for expertise in weapons effects, blast and shock modeling, risk and reliability, probabilistic/computational mechanics, sensor and systems integration, and software development. Our team is committed to creating smart and scalable solutions and producing the highest quality work for our customers. *Applied Research Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer*   Required Qualifications:   · Demonstrated experience in project and budget analysis. · Experience in quantitative/qualitative analysis. · Competence in program analysis techniques. · Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions. · Proficient using MS Excel and MS Project. · Working knowledge of MS Access. · Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with minimum 3.2 GPA. · Minimum 12 years related experience. · U.S. citizenship. Successful applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.         Desired Qualifications:   · Knowledge of federal government acquisition process; primarily contract management · Ability to work independently or in a team environment. · DoD Security clearanceJob Code : SED-C301 Division/Department : ARA-Southeast Division Travel Required : 0-10% Skills : Engineering -> Project Management