Mid-Level Program Analyst

Description The Program Analyst will provide support for the Sensors & Ground Innovation Office within the GEOINT Innovation & Research Directorate (NGA Q) at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) onsite in Springfield, VA. The position shall support NGA Q’s mission to be a premier R&D organization with the unique focus of leading GEOINT research. NGA Q is responsible for performing scientific research and transitioning innovative concepts and capabilities to solve NGA, NSG, Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG), IC, and DoD hard problems.

NGA Q requires support staff who can assist in the day-to-day coordination and data management that support these activities.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured. - Tentative start date is Early-December 2026. 

Responsibilities:

· Draft documentation for transition policy or agreements.

· Advise research scientists on tech transition topics (e.g., project planning for transitions, knowledge of NGA processes, and identification of NGA stakeholders or customers).

• Assist with:
  • Program Approval Documentation (PADs) specific to Q activities
  • Program Documentation Entry (into Q program tools)
  • Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Statements of Objectives (SOO)
  • Performance Work Statements (PWS)
  • Experience or education in developing and implementing an effective knowledge and experience in R&D program development from concept inception to transition of technologies; experience or education in program management and understanding of cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Knowledge of experience drafting, reviewing, and editing R&D statements of work (SOWs), contracts, agreements such as Technology Transfer agreements and other program documentation.
  • Communications strategy to support the execution of the Technology Transfer program.
  Requirements

• TS/SCI
• BA/BS or MA/MS in business management, systems management, communications & marketing or equivalent degree. 
• 10+ years of work experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in technology transition documentation preparation and execution and programmatic support.

Desired

• MBA with concentration in Technology Management
• Prior or current experience working with a research and development organization or government agency