Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst

A. Harold And Associates; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold & Associates is seeking a Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst to support the H-53 heavy-lift program at NAS Patuxent River. The mid-level role focuses on structured analytic techniques to track schedules and budgets within government processes.

Responsibilities include organizing data, ensuring documentation control, and applying configuration management. A DoD Secret clearance and a BA/BS are required, with 3–10 years of relevant defense acquisition experience.

Qualifications

• BA or BS from an accredited institution.
• 3–10 years of direct experience in program analysis, project tracking, or defense acquisition management.
• DoD Secret clearance required to access the airfield and military installation.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR PMA environments, defense acquisition pathways, and standard milestone review processes.
• Proficiency with MS Project and advanced Excel; strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative and qualitative analytic techniques to evaluate heavy-lift program objectives, tracking milestones, critical path schedules, and project statuses.
• Analyze conflicting program requirements, status updates, budget execution data, and project schedules to identify performance risks and schedule variance.
• Perform management, technical, or business case analyses to support decision-making, trade-off studies, and operational alternatives across the aircraft lifecycle.
• Collect, complete, organize, and interpret complex data streams relating to aircraft, heavy-lift weapons systems, and product acquisition programs.
• Apply government-instituted processes for official documentation control, configuration change control management, and secure technical data management lifecycle procedures.

Skills

Structured analytics

Data analysis

Scheduling tracking

Budget analysis

MS Office/Excel

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

A. Harold & Associates

Position Title: Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst

Description:

Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst to join our team supporting the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this mid-level role, you will apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives, track integrated master schedules, and monitor budget execution.

You will play a central role in organizing multi-faceted heavy-lift acquisition datasets and ensuring that all documentation, data management, and configuration change control workflows strictly align with established government processes.

Responsibilities:

• Apply quantitative and qualitative analytic techniques to evaluate heavy-lift program objectives, tracking milestones, critical path schedules, and project statuses.
• Analyze conflicting program requirements, operational status updates, budget execution data, and project schedules to identify performance risks and schedule variance.
• Perform management, technical, or business case analyses to support decision-making, trade-off studies, and operational alternatives across the aircraft lifecycle.
• Collect, complete, organize, and interpret complex data streams relating to aircraft, heavy-lift weapons systems, and product acquisition programs.
• Apply government-instituted processes for official documentation control, configuration change control management, and secure technical data management lifecycle procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 10 years of direct experience in program analysis, project tracking, or defense acquisition management performing the functional duties described above.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR program office (PMA) environments, defense acquisition pathways, and standard milestone review processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools (such as MS Project and advanced Excel), strong technical drafting capabilities, and sharp analytical problem-solving skills.

Export Control Requirements

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.

Applicants Requiring Assistance

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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