Program Management Specialist

** Security Clearance Required

Company Overview

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services, STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering, technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government, Military, Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

Job Summary

The Program Management Specialist provides mid-level program management and analytical support to FRLLD, applying the Get Real Get Better (GRGB) framework to enhance readiness, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on data-driven analysis, process improvement, strategic alignment, and implementation support in a defense environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide analytical and program management support for special projects identified through the GRGB process.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess program performance, operational readiness, and process effectiveness.
• Support strategic planning efforts to ensure programs, initiatives, and projects align with organizational objectives and GRGB principles.
• Support adoption of tools that enable the P2P framework and continuous process improvement and facilitate process improvement activities using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma DMAIC.
• Develop analytical products that identify root causes of performance gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare, update, and maintain program documentation to ensure transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans, roadmaps, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Track key readiness indicators, process bottlenecks, and the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, metrics, and visualizations that provide an accurate assessment of progress against objectives (“Get Real”).
• Evaluate and recommend data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and project management and collaboration platforms (e.g., JIRA) to support performance assessment, decision-making, and improve tracking, reporting, and coordination of improvement efforts.

• Support rapid improvement events focused on resolving validated, high-impact operational issues.
• Identify and recommend targeted improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, including:
  • Streamlining C5I system maintenance processes
  • Reducing CASREPs
  • Improving sailor self-sufficiency to minimize reliance on shore-based support in contested environments.

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

3-5 years’ experience providing program analysis or management analysis support within a DoD, federal, or regulated environment.  Familiarity with GRGB, Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).  

Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Clearance Requirement

Secret

Benefits and Perks

At STF, we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success. STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives. 

Benefits packages include the following:

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental) 
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training 
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer 

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
 

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