Junior Project Support Analyst

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • $52,000 - $94,000

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems , Sensor Systems Analysis & Engineering Portfolio , is seeking a talented Junior Program Support Analyst to function full-time within the Sensor Systems Analysis and Engineering Portfolio. You will join a diverse team of software developers, engineers, and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily in the areas of modeling & simulation, sensor integration, testing, characterization, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. Candidate will be expected to provide project support, productively contribute to a team environment, and communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; STEM field preferred.
• Candidates with 2-4 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate must have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, ideally MS Project, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Candidate must show initiative in a team environment to be a problem solver.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• In addition to the qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate should be highly organized, be attentive to detail, have customer service experience with outstanding communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently at times due to a fast-paced and highly productive work environment.
• Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: recent stellar academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support for a fast-pasted program, providing direct assistance to project managers, as required, to ensure efficient and timely actions such as assisting with schedules, budgets and errands as assigned.
• Duties may include working with Contracts, Finance, Pricing, Subcontracts, Accounting, and Procurement departments to facilitate program needs.
• Perform procurement duties to include material quotes and tracking.
• The candidate will be responsible for training on and becoming proficient with internal tools made available to help assess program status; therefore, the candidate must have initiative and be a quick learner.
• Candidates will be expected to resolve issues independently and accurately.
• In addition to programmatic tasks, the ideal candidate will grow responsibilities to include technical tasks such as test preparation, test support, and analysis as opportunities arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level