Senior Portfolio, Program, and Project Analyst (PPPA) - DHS S&T - (On-Site)

Location: Washington, D.C.

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of Science & Engineering (OSE), Technology Centers Division (TCD).

DHS S&T was established by Congress to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges. Within S&T, TCD functions as the source of scientific, engineering, and technological expertise for research and development (R&D) programs, projects, and activities across the Directorate and Department. More specifically, TCD conducts basic and applied scientific research to (1) build knowledge and understanding of evolving threats, current and emerging technologies, and scientific advancements; and (2) to create novel approaches to characterizing threats to homeland security. TCD also provides the scientific and engineering subject matter expertise as needed to S&T and to DHS.

Work Description:

• Assisting with the development and administration of RDT&E contracts, including tasks such as: development of solicitation material, administration of source selection reviews, and assessing technical solutions.

• Monitoring project performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.

• Maintaining and monitoring program budgets to include gathering and reviewing monthly reporting information from project/program performers and developing budget execution plans.

• Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of all activities associated with assigned task order projects.

• Providing support to Portfolio and Program Managers in their continued engagement with DHS S&T customers on the receipt, prioritization, and regular reporting of their operational capability gaps.

• Providing data collection and analyses of user requirements and of existing and emerging systems, capabilities, and technologies.

• Performing routine tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling, writing internal memos, maintaining, and updating Program Management records, filing, intranet website maintenance, preparing and reviewing presentations, records maintenance, and coordinating daily operations of the assigned program.

• Assisting with planning technology transitions to the respective operational customer.

• Attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and program reviews at the direction of the program or project manager to provide programmatic and technical review, record meeting minutes, and contribute to the program management dialogue with performers.

• Providing assistance in managing and responding to program-aligned S&T Executive Secretary data calls, compiling information, and preparing information for reporting to senior leadership.

• Supporting the identification, assessment, evaluation, and testing of existing and emerging technologies, systems, and capabilities, including coordination with related government, academic, and industry programs; attending meetings and symposia; coordinating meetings and programs reviews; and supporting program advocacy including development and production of presentation materials.

  Qualifications

• Either a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience or a Master's degree and 5 years of experience.

• Active Secret clearance.

• Applicants selected must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability.

• Demonstrated proficiency providing program management and analytical support to programs and projects serving DHS Mission Areas such as Physical and Cyber Security, Border & Immigration Enforcement, and Infrastructure Protection.

• Experience monitoring project development performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Proven results-oriented problem solving abilities. Experience with presentation graphics and/or spreadsheet tools.

• Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers.

• Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments.

• Experience providing program and/or project management support in research and development contracts.

• Experience facilitating resolution of customer requirements, including helping to identify and document capability gaps, formulate, and develop technological solutions, and participate in and contribute to strategic discussions.

• Experience preparing and reviewing presentations, reports, project schedules and weekly status inputs.

• Experience supporting the development and production of architectures, organizational charts, and operations plans and procedures, to include program Standard Operating Procedures.

• Experience supporting DHS components and agencies either operationally or through project management.

• DHS Suitability preferred.

  About BluePath

  BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

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  BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.