Job Description & Responsibilities
As a Senior Management Analyst, you will be a critical member of the Persistent Programs and Contracts Team based in New York City, NY. You will define and provide management and analytical support for new and existing programs, lead the completion of program artifacts, lead meetings and discussion topics, prepare summaries, and drive actions to completion for communication system programs for customers including Defense, Intelligence, Special Operations, Public Safety, International, Commercial, and other internal efforts. You will be integral in program development and execution as you will have insight into the RFI/RFP/Delivery process, working closely with Program Managers, Contracting, Sales, and other teams across Persistent Systems.
Position Responsibilities
Lead data gathering and analysis of program requirements, including technical and non-technical (preferably in the Government communication systems industry)
Exercise independent judgment regarding data gathered for market, program, and management analyses, develop and present findings to senior colleagues, and drive to reach conclusions
Oversee and develop templates and drafts for RFI/RFP technical and non-technical responses, white papers, presentations, and other artifacts including writing and diagramming of concepts from initialization to final versions
Lead discussions with the Program and Contracts Team, Sales, and other departments, record meeting summaries, and drive actions to completion
Job Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or business/related discipline
Minimum 5 years of overall professional work experience
Minimum 3 years of experience generating high quality content for proposals, white papers, deliverables, and other client facing artifacts containing technical / non-technical / diagrammed content
Minimum 3 years of experience performing data gathering and analysis for technical, non-technical or other business/market intelligence purposes
Strong Proficiency in business software packages such as Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal
Experience with industry-standard project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project), and other analytical/business intelligence software/tools
Must be available to travel up to 20% of the time
Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering, scientific, or business/related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
Hold an recognized project management credential / certification (e.g., PMP, etc.)
Minimum 7 years of overall professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant professional experience
Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with customers and end users
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customer organizations such as large sized Government entities
Minimum 2 years of experience working with mid-size or larger Commercial organizations
Minimum 2 years of experience with leading project teams
Minimum 2 years of experience with proposal development (technical, cost, etc.)
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing organization
Proficiency with graphics tools such as Microsoft Visio, In Design / Photoshop
Experience with industry-standard project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project), and other analytical/business intelligence software/tools
Possess an active Secret US Security Clearance
Company Overview
Persistent Systems is a growing business that develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to manned vehicles, integrated into autonomous unmanned vehicles, or installed at fixed sites. The systems provide on-the-move data, voice, video, and situational awareness capability. Located in the heart of New York City, Persistent Systems is an exciting company that is passionate about delivering cutting edge products.
