Program Control Analyst

Program Control Analyst

What We Do:

Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology provider with a 20-year history of developing and fielding advanced sensor systems, force protection solutions, and tactical surveillance products. DFT’s extensive history of innovation, in-house expertise, and robust network of technology partners allows DFT to rapidly addresses critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agency requirements. DFT’s engineering team is a diverse and skilled group, determined to develop advanced technical solutions. DFT offers a unique chance to develop and work with modern technologies while delivering impact and seeing products grow from concept to reality. DFT is a results driven culture focused on innovation, creativity, and growth. If you have a passion for solving complex problems, making an immediate impact on a dynamic, and fast moving, product development team, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Need:

This role will support the Air Force Program Manager in all areas of program administration with a focus on scheduling. A strong business acumen and collaborative skillset are required to ensure coordination between all key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proactive, problem-solving approach and the ability to effectively team across company functions at all levels.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for planning, budgeting, and scheduling as well as the other administrative tasks to ensure program objectives are attained.
• Perform critical path assessments, analysis, and reporting.
• Ad hoc administrative duties, such as delivery tracking, recording of meeting minutes, document editing, and other duties as directed by the Air Force Program Manager
• Execute program management responsibilities in the absence of the Air Force Program Manager
• Travel up to 10%.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience in program management organizations.
• Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and implementing project schedules.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for Federal Government/Department of Defense (DoD) programs. In addition, the candidates should have experience preparing and maintaining a schedule for integration into other tools.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Project and familiarity with other information systems/data management
• Familiarity with maintaining program management items such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), Schedule Plans and Baselines, and Schedule Analytic Reports.
• Support the development and/or maintenance of the WBS for schedule preparation and cost analysis.
• Define and sequence project activities.
• Track baseline and update performance.
• Function as a facilitator at all levels throughout the schedule development process and should be comfortable communicating effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Preform work with minimal supervision, assist in establishing objectives, and be able to plan and schedule activities to accomplish objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary engineering development organizations to include software, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in production/manufacturing environments
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365/Power Business Intelligence
• PMP Certification
• Familiarity with Department of Defense lexicon and processes to include Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) methodologies

What We Offer:

DFT offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ company match, life insurance, short term disability, 3 weeks PTO, 13 company holidays, and much more. In addition, DFT provides a company culture that encourages:

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Employee Engagement
• Motivation

Salary Range – $ 95,000-115,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

If you are looking for a dynamic place to work where your contribution makes a difference in supporting the mission, DFT is the right company for you.

EEOC Statement - DFT is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.