Program Analyst - Joint War-fighting - iQuasar

Description

Our ClientTuknik Government Services (TGS)is looking for a highly qualifiedMilitary Ground Combat Analystto supportTGSand their government client, theJoint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), in Arlington, VA.

This is a direct, full-time position withTuknik Government Services (TGS)supporting their government client.

Tuknik Government Services (TGS)offers competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

This opportunity offers the chance to work with some of the best and brightest IT minds in the Department of Defense and US Industry to develop and implement a Defense-Wide approach to infusing Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/Client) technologies across the Department. The successful candidate will provide participate in bringing artificial intelligence into the maneuver warfare environment. The support covers the entire project, including bringing maneuver warfare expertise to the solutions, understanding and working within cost parameters, scheduling work to meet performance goals within set deadlines, performing administrative duties, and coordinating the actions of the other staff members. Because of the nature of the required duties, this position requires anindividual with an intimate level of experience with Army or USMC Maneuver and Fire systems and strategies.

Essential Functions

• Develop and document standardized and scalable business processes, including processes for requirements gathering, leadership reporting, and knowledge management.
• Conduct project planning activities, including updating timelines and roadmaps, drafting concept papers and justifications, conducting high-level scope assessments, and identifying/mitigating project risk.
• Support implementation of the full software development life-cycle, including functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping, etc.), prototyping, user acceptance testing and deployment, training, and defining support procedures.
• Develop appropriate documentation across the software development life-cycle in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation, and other Department of Defense (DoD) Policy.
• Develop, organize, forecast, and maintain financial budgets and track Warfighter Health financial milestones.
• Create and coordinate budget and acquisition documents, including Unfunded Requirements, and provide input to the JAIC's yearly Budget Estimate and President's Budget submission.
• Record and manage Warfighter Health-related user stories and technical requirements, including conducting stakeholder interviews and collecting and analyzing relevant data to generate recommendations for prioritization.
• Assist Warfighter Health leadership with and document outputs of market research and field study activities.
• Develop communications, briefings, and customer training material related to Warfighter Health for JAIC-internal and DoD-wide consumption.
• Facilitate internal meetings, internal and external presentations, and requirements gathering sessions involving multiple stakeholders from different organizations.
• Prioritize conflicting needs and handle matters expeditiously and proactively; follow-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure.
• Coordinate efforts with other JAIC groups and offices and maintain accountability of all assigned tasks.
• Assist other team members in other specialties as needed to accomplish the overall mission.
• Bring a high level of knowledge of US Military Maneuver and Fire subject matter expertise to the development of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning JAIC's effort.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure
• Perform technical writing/editing, editorial consultation, proofreading, or overall documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program documents, and technical papers, and correspondence. Ensure documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors.
• Assist other team members in other specialties as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field (preferably medical or healthcare-related).
• 8+ years related experience in program and business analysis, including process improvement, project management, and budget preparation activities.
• Experience with the US Army or USMC maneuver warfare is required.
• MUST have a functional understanding of AI and Client.
• Coding experience with AI/Client highly desired.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and sequencing software/IT delivery tasks in an Agile software development environment.
• Background in the creation of acquisition/budget documentation in accordance with the FAR, DFAR, and DoD Policy, including President's Budget submissions, spend plans, high-level requirements overviews, business cases, etc.
• Understanding and knowledge of agile software development projects, including the creation and prioritization of user stories and epics, concept papers, agile testing requirements, as well as change management and project management methodologies, concepts, practices, procedures, and standards.
• Highly-motivated professional capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Strong organizational management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
• Powerful analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to develop solutions in new and creative ways.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient Excel and Outlook application skills
• Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion
• Experience with navigating the Pentagon's processes and the military chain of command is desirable.
• Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process is also desirable.

Working Environment & Conditions

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, perform simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TGS'sEqual Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

EOE Minorities-Female-Protected Veterans-Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Security Clearance

Must have an activeTop Secret Clearanceand the ability to obtain anSCI

AboutTuknik Government Services (TGS)

Offering innovative and cutting-edge IT, Environmental Resource Management and Professional Services solutions, Tuknik Government Services (TGS) is uniquely positioned in the federal marketplace. An ANC 8(a)-certified program combined with the full corporate support of Koniag Inc.'s Government Services Sector, TGS is backed by a full range of industry partners. Innovative technology, highly qualified professionals and proven processes are the hallmarks of TGS. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our clients and maintaining a supportive environment for team members and partners.