Program Management Analyst
Reston, VA, US, 20191
SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage. The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.
Job Title: Analyst, PMO (Grade P9)
Position Summary
The Analyst, PMO supports one or more program/project managers by preparing and analyzing project performance data and reports, processing purchase request and purchase orders, tracking cost and schedule of delivery orders, assuring timely payment of invoices, and other support for assigned projects within SES Space & Defense. Works with systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft 365 SharePoint, and Salesforce.
The Analyst, PMO will coordinate with project managers, technical staff, logistics, project control, procurement, and other support staff across a wide range of topics, tasks, and efforts in both within and outside of the United States. Supports plans, schedules, and budgets to meet requirements for projects or several portions of a more complex program.
Primary Responsibilities
- Enters and tracks pricing requests for new services and service renewals
- Manages purchase request (PR) submissions in Deltek Costpoint; responsible for managing timely PR approvals from multiple departments and levels.
- Purchases consumable equipment on company purchase card (P-Card)
- Enters capital expense (CAPEX) and At-risk packages within SalesForce; responsible for managing timely approvals from multiple departments and levels
- Reviews and approves invoices with Accounts Payable (AP) in a timely manner to ensure supplier performance and avoid termination of services
- Provides service level agreement (SLA) metrics and captures applicable credits
- Updates Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for Information Technology (IT) assets
- Manages / coordinates financial charge codes and wide-area workow (WAF) distribution
- Creates and maintains a consolidated project tracker to document purchase requests, purchase orders, service orders for projects supported by a large vendor base (with both domestic and foreign suppliers)
- Develops new methods for tracking and reporting program metrics and status statistics
- Supports plans, schedules, and budgets to meet requirements for projects or portions of more complex program(s)
- Interfaces with all levels of the customer, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate deliverables, budgets, and schedules
- Makes change recommendations to management, as appropriate
- Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the organization’s mission, values, and culture
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and related technical training with 3+ years directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
- Experience in data collection and analysis, cost estimate development, procurement and accounts payable (AP) workflows, and development of project status reports
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communications skills as well as attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word in particular) and SharePoint
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- US Citizenship is required
Desirable Qualifications
- PMP Certification preferred
- Security clearance preferred
- Certifications in area of expertise a plus
- Technical experience with IT, terrestrial networks, and application development a plus
SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC