Program Analyst
$105,160–$157,630 year
On-siteLexington Park, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Develop, analyze, and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets for assigned program areas, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and strategic objectives. Conduct program planning and analysis activities to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate development and execution of program plans across engineering, logistics, and other support teams. Interface regularly with government stakeholders, customers, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment. Monitor program performance against cost, schedule, and technical baselines; identify risks and recommend corrective actions as needed. Provide day-to-day tracking and oversight of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assets, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Prepare and deliver configuration management status reports on a quarterly basis. Support the review and assessment of advanced development initiatives and emerging capabilities. Partner with logistics and engineering teams to track and manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), and avionics software updates. This role supports the NAVAIR PMA-231 Advanced Hawkeye Command and Control platform office. On-site support is required for this position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience in technical program planning and implementation, contract interpretation, budget development and administration of government projects
- An Associates Degree plus 4 years of additional work experience performing duties of relevant experience
- 8 years additional work experience of relevant duties
- Strong understanding of defense acquisition, program execution, and stakeholder coordination
- Skilled at coordinating with various stakeholders and managing external relationships
- Familiarity with integrated master schedules, risk management, action tracking, and program performance metrics
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, develop recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior Government leadership
- Experience integrating technical, schedule, cost, contracting, and operational information to support program decisions
- Experience supporting DoD/NAVAIR acquisition programs, preferably within an ACAT I/II environment
- Familiarity with configuration management, asset tracking, and logistics integration
- A current Secret Clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 6 years
- Candidate must be eligible for a TS/SCI
Desired Qualifications
- A current Top Secret Clearance
- Clear and effective communication skills, including presenting ideas and working with all levels of organizational hierarchy
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, develop recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior Government leadership
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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