Lead Data Informatics Analyst / Lead Program Performance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Manage enterprise program management tools (e.g., Cobra, ProPricer, MOPS, and related systems), overseeing user access, data management, baselines, and compliance controls.

• Create, improve, and sustain custom tools and automation solutions that support program controls and business operations.

• Lead the testing, implementation, and enhancement of EVMS and scheduling tools and processes.

• Offer technical support and training for program management and EVMS tools, including troubleshooting and user assistance.

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) advice in the creation of program cost and schedule baselines, including IMP/IMS, WBS, proposal schedules, and integrated program control artifacts.

• Offer SME insights in analyzing program performance (historical and predictive), including EAC, variances, Management Reserve, and overall program health.

• Deliver SME guidance on the use of advanced scheduling techniques such as critical path analysis, schedule health assessments, resource loading, and schedule risk analysis.

• Provide surge/backfill support as needed in a dynamic environment.

• Act as an Earned Value Management (EVM) SME, offering guidance and mentoring to program teams and analysts.

• Train and mentor staff on EVMS, scheduling best practices, and program control tools.

• Define requirements and develop solutions for complex program management challenges.

• Serve as a senior resource across multiple programs and foster cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive process improvements and continuous enhancement initiatives across program performance management functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Over 8 years of experience in program controls, program performance management, data analytics, or U.S. Government/defense contracting.

• Experience supporting DoD programs with Earned Value Management (EVMS) requirements.

• Strong knowledge of EVMS including variance analysis, performance analysis, and corrective actions.

• Experience in developing and maintaining IMS and IMP.

• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office (advanced Excel), and Deltek Cobra.

• Experience in integrating cost, schedule, and resource/manpower data.

• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule health assessment, and slack analysis.

• Experience in supporting proposal development (schedules, BOEs, cost/scope integration).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

• Tuition assistance and student loan support.

• Wellness and employee assistance resources.

• Opportunities for employee stock purchase.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.