Acquisition Program Analyst, Junior

Spry Methods, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods, Inc. is seeking a Junior Acquisition Program Analyst to join MAGTF C2 Integrated Product Teams at Quantico. You will capture actions and decisions, maintain milestone tracking, and support leadership briefings in a fast-paced DoD environment.

You will work with senior analysts, gain hands-on DoD acquisition exposure, and have a clear path to journeyman through collaborative IPT activities and rapid learning cycles.

Qualifications

• DoD environment experience required (4 years per Staffing Matrix).
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ADP-II/IT-2 (T-3) eligibility.
• Accurate, fast note-taking and action-item tracking discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program and product IPTs, providing subject matter expertise and recommendations.
• Review and maintain documentation recording IPT actions, decisions, and events; support IPT working groups and stand-ups.
• Analyze information and recommend changes affecting MAGTF C2 programs.
• Build and maintain the MAGTF C2 Action Item and Milestone tracking system; obtain weekly status and brief IPTs.
• Support development of communications strategies and business plans aligned to strategic themes.

Skills

DoD experience

Note-taking & tracking

Agile/SAFe exposure

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.

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.

Who We’re Looking For (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.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position 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.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• 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.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

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