Acquisition Program Analyst, Junior

Sprymethods; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods seeks a Junior Acquisition Program Analyst to join our MAGTF C2 IPTs and support government leads. You will capture actions, track milestones, and help brief leadership. You will learn DoD acquisition inside a fast-paced, high-security environment.

You will work with senior analysts, leverage JIRA/Microsoft Project, and gain exposure to Agile or SAFe practices while pursuing Defense Acquisition Workforce certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ADP-II/IT-2 (T-3) eligibility.
• 4+ years of relevant DoD program support experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IPTs, provide subject matter expertise and recommendations.
• Maintain documentation recording IPT actions, decisions, and events.
• Analyze information and recommend changes on MAGTF C2 programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Agile/SAFe familiarity

Note-taking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Action-tracking database

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Position Overview

Want a seat in the room where a Marine Corps command-and-control portfolio actually gets decided? As a Junior Acquisition Program Analyst you will sit on the MAGTF C2 Integrated Product Teams led by Government Team Leads, capture the actions and decisions those teams generate, and keep the milestone tracking that leadership briefs from. It is the fastest way we know to learn DoD acquisition from the inside. You will have senior analysts on the same contract to learn from, and a clear path to journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program and product Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), providing subject matter expertise and recommendations.
• Review and maintain documentation recording IPT actions, decisions, and events for each product's Integrated Master Schedule; support Integration Team Working Group and morning stand-up meetings.
• Analyze information presented and recommend changes, additions, and comments on courses of action affecting MAGTF C2 programs.
• Build and maintain the MAGTF C2 Action Item and Milestone tracking system, obtain weekly action item status, and brief that status to the IPTs.
• Support development of communications strategies and business plans that keep portfolio initiatives aligned to strategic themes.
• Demonstrated history of delivering program support or analysis in a DoD environment — 4 years' relevant experience per the Staffing Matrix.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ADP-II/IT-2 (T-3) eligibility.
• Accurate, fast note-taking and action-item tracking discipline.
• Exposure to Agile or SAFe working environments.
• Experience with JIRA, Microsoft Project, or an action-tracking database.
• Interest in pursuing Defense Acquisition Workforce certification.
• Curious, organized, and unbothered by a room full of acronyms.

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits)

• Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
• Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
• Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
• Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
• Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
• 401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match
• For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

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