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Program Analyst

SAIC

Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

SAIC is looking for a Program Analyst to join our NASA CPSS Program, serving as the senior-level Schedule Analyst for the SLS Program. This role requires technical expertise in schedule integration, analysis, and assessment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Integrate and analyze program and element-level schedules using IMS.
  • Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules with network logic.
  • Conduct monthly schedule reviews, health assessments, and performance analysis.
  • Collaborate with SLS program management and NASA representatives.
  • Manage MS Project Server configurations and permissions for end-users.

Additional Duties

Assist in producing detailed reports, support submissions to the PSAT, and test software updates for compatibility. Attend engineering and programmatic meetings to gather schedule status and provide recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience, or Master's with one year.
  • Strong communication skills and technical review capabilities.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Schedule, and MS Project Server.
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance required.

Key skills/competency

  • Program Analyst
  • Schedule Analysis
  • IMS
  • MS Project
  • Resource Loading
  • Reporting
  • Technical Review
  • Integration
  • Communication
  • NASA

How to Get Hired at SAIC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight schedule analysis and MS Project skills.
  • Research SAIC: Understand their NASA and technical programs.
  • Align experiences: Emphasize government project coordination.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review technical scheduling challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review IMS scheduling principles.
Practice MS Project Server configurations.
Analyze critical path and resource schedules.
Test software updates in a sandbox.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss team conflict resolution examples.
Explain past schedule challenge handling.
Describe coordination with diverse teams.
Share examples of customer communication.