TS/SCI Senior Program Analyst – Research and Development
Springfield, Virginia · Information Technology
Senior Program Analyst – Research and Development Location: Springfield, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI (required) able to obtain CI Poly within 30 days of joining the team
About the Mission Bailey Information Technology, LLC is supporting our customers Research and Development Office where ideas move from whiteboard to world impact. you’ll help shape and transition customer programs—turning innovations into operational capabilities that support mission critical operations. This role sits at the nexus of science, technology, and strategy: managing cost, schedule, and performance; aligning funding and acquisition; and coordinating Tech Transition/Transfer/Protection (T3P) activities to deliver mission-ready results.
What You’ll Do
Lead R&D program development from concept through transition and technology transfer.
Plan, execute, and track budgets using RDT&E and O&M funds; apply PPBE and FAR/DFARS/FMR to maintain cost/schedule/performance baselines.
Draft, review, and refine R&D documentation: SOWs, SOOs, BAAs, CRADAs, PIAs, OT agreements, and transition plans.
Coordinate Intellectual Property, Export Control/ITAR, TRLs, and security classification to ensure compliant program protection.
Partner across T3P, OGC, OCS, and Technical Offices to facilitate smooth transitions, transfers, and reporting.
Prepare leadership-ready briefings and analyses; facilitate meetings and capture actions independently.
Support quarterly reviews, budget submissions, industry days, and outreach events to showcase program value and progress.
Who You Are:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research and development (R&D) program development, from concept inception through technology transition.
Experience and/or education in program management, including an understanding of cost, schedule, and performance management.
Working knowledge of RDT&E funding, the PPBE process, and applicable regulations (FAR, DFARS, FMR), with experience structuring program schedules and planning funding execution.
Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and editing R&D statements of work (SOWs), contracts, and agreements, including Technology Transfer Agreements, CRADAs, EPAs, PIAs, Other Transactions (OTs), and related program documentation.
Knowledge of intellectual property, export control/ITAR, technology readiness levels (TRLs), and security classification considerations that inform program protection and transition.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage across multiple media, schedule and facilitate meetings, and operate independently to drive actions to completion.
Qualifications Required:
BA/BS or MA/MS in business management, systems management, a technical degree, or equivalent.
Greater than or equal to 15 years of relevant work experience.
Familiarity with Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) inputs and how program narratives and financial data support budget submissions.
Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and program budget builds/program execution.
High intellectual curiosity, with a desire to understand the drivers behind data, requirements, and decisions.
High initiative and a proactive approach to tasking in a fast-paced environment.
Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and Microsoft PowerPoint (executive-ready, data-driven briefings).
Desired:
BA/BS or MA/MS in systems analysis, systems engineering, or systems management.
Why You’ll Love This Role This isn’t just program analysis—it’s mission enablement. You’ll see technologies progress from prototype to field, collaborate with top innovators, and help ensure the nation’s most advanced geospatial R&D delivers measurable impact. .