SMS Data Products Group Interview Questions
& Process

This was for a contract Program Analyst position. It was pretty simple - they just needed someone for the LCAT. These PA positions were always changing because there wasn't much room to grow and the pay wasn't that good since the contract rates were pretty low.

I applied recently and it took them a couple of weeks to get back to me. They set up an interview for me on Microsoft Teams. The recruiter greeted me, and then four other people joined. They all had different roles, and I think I spoke with the director, managers from different departments, and the manager I'd be reporting to. They started by explaining what SMS supports. Then they asked me about 7-15 questions and gave me feedback on how I did. It was a great interview and the people were great, even if I don't get an offer, it was good practice.

The process was two steps: First, I talked to the recruiter who seemed to know a lot about the job, was quick to reply to my questions, and called back when they didn't have the answer right away. Second, I met with the direct supervisor/on-site program manager, who asked me behavioral and technical questions. They weren't too hard if you already have a security+ certification.

I applied for the job and a recruiter gave me a call to check if the job was a good fit and to verify my background. Then, I met with a technical manager who assessed my technical skills. Since it was a contract position through a prime contractor, I also had to meet with them. After that, we finalized everything via email and phone calls and I got the offer.