Defense Program Analyst – PLTD Budget & Contracts

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Program Analyst for the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) project in Houston, TX. The role analyzes budgets, expenses, and financial performance, maintaining records and reports to support risk mitigation and strategic decisions.

The position requires at least 6 years in contracting or financial roles, deep FAR knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel is minimal; security clearance eligibility is needed for this federal program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, dFARs, and other contractual/regulatory requirements.
• At least 6 years of contracting, financial, and/or accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Program/Project financial controls.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with concise analytics.
• Assist in developing the annual budget and long-range plan.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing and product strategy processes.
• Perform financial record keeping and accounting practices.
• Manage financial aspects of subcontracts and IWA (funding documents, invoices, budgets).
• Review financial documentation for accuracy and process invoices.
• Collaborate with PM to resolve project-related issues and perform ad hoc analysis.
• Support PLTD program/project with additional duties as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Program Analyst for the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) project in Houston, TX. The role analyzes budgets, expenses, and financial performance, maintaining records and reports to support risk mitigation and strategic decisions.

The position requires at least 6 years in contracting or financial roles, deep FAR knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel is minimal; security clearance eligibility is needed for this federal program.