Senior Analyst (Programmer) en S3, Inc.

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 84% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

The Principal Business Unit within S³, Agile Engineering Division, is chartered to DoD PEOs, PMOs, MDA, MSIC, SMDC, and Space Force program support

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S³, Inc. is seeking a Senior Programmer to support the PEO Aviation team on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. 

This position is contingent on award of contract.

The Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) is responsible for the comprehensive life cycle management of the Army’s utility helicopter (UH) fleet. The UHPO manages multiple phases of acquisition, development, production, modification, recapitalization, sustainment, and foreign military sales for the UH 60 Black Hawk Helicopter. In addition, the UHPO is responsible for the acquisition and management of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The UH 60 Black Hawk mission is to protect and sustain the force by providing air assault, general support, command and control, and aero-medical evacuation capabilities.

The Senior Programmer will take ownership of technical decisions, performance outcomes, and program strategies for some of the Army’s most critical aviation platforms, including the UH-60 A/L/M/V Black Hawk, HH-60M Black Hawk, and the UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership-oriented technical role, combining programming, systems analysis, and engineering expertise to shape the future of Army Aviation.

Responsibilities:

·         Lead the design, programming, and analysis of software and systems supporting UHPO aviation platforms.

·         Provide expert technical opinions and recommendations to guide decisions for aircraft systems and subsystems (airframe, avionics, survivability, flight controls, aeromechanics, and propulsion).

·         Develop and deliver key program documents: acquisition strategies, Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), cost estimates, and system specifications.

·         Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles to advance rotary wing capabilities.

·         Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and technical teams to ensure mission success and system performance.

·         Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing decisions that directly impact Army Aviation readiness and modernization.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience.

·         Have a strong Army Aviation technical background, with direct experience on H-60 Black Hawk and/or UH-72 Lakota platforms.

·         Must have expertise in programming, systems analysis, and performance evaluation for aviation systems.

·         Experience supporting PEO Aviation / UHPO programs.

·         Have experience in MBSE and MOSA applications in aviation.

·         Proven ability to lead, communicate, and drive results across diverse teams.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.

·         Advanced understanding of rotary wing aviation engineering challenges.

·         Experience leading technical documentation and program development efforts.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: S3, Inc.