Entry-Level DoD Program Management Analyst

Honu Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

KaiHonua, LLC is seeking a Jr Program Management Analyst to join our Navy PMW 150 program teams, delivering secure communications and navigation capabilities. The role supports program planning, execution tracking, financial management, and documentation for DoD programs.

You will assist in coordinating schedules, risk tracking, budget tracking, and preparation for reviews. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in program management, project coordination, or DoD support (Preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of program management activities across PMW 150 projects.
• Support program schedules, risk management processes, and performance tracking.
• Support development and maintenance of program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track action items, risks, and issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for program reviews and meetings.
• Support creation and maintenance of acquisition documentation.
• Assist in preparing materials for milestone reviews, technical reviews, and leadership briefings.
• Maintain organized program records in compliance with Navy standards and records management policies.
• Assist with tracking program budgets, expenditures, and obligations.
• Support financial reporting, including spreadsheets and dashboards.
• Help reconcile financial data and identify variances for review by senior staff.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data to support decision-making.
• Develop status reports, metrics, and visualizations for leadership.
• Maintain trackers for contracts, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication across functional groups (engineering, logistics, contracts, finance).
• Support scheduling and execution of Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KaiHonua, LLC is seeking a Jr Program Management Analyst to join our Navy PMW 150 program teams, delivering secure communications and navigation capabilities. The role supports program planning, execution tracking, financial management, and documentation for DoD programs.

You will assist in coordinating schedules, risk tracking, budget tracking, and preparation for reviews. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are required.