Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst

A. Harold And Associates Llc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold And Associates Llc seeks a Journeyman Program/Project/Management Analyst to support the H-53 heavy-lift program at NAS Patuxent River. The role focuses on applying structured analytic techniques to evaluate objectives, track schedules, and monitor budgets.

In this mid-level position you will organize complex data streams, manage documentation and configuration change control following government processes, and contribute to lifecycle decision making.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• BA or BS degree from an accredited institution.
• 3–10 years of direct program analysis or defense acquisition experience.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR PMA environments and milestone reviews.
• Proficient with MS Project and advanced Excel; strong drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives and track milestones.
• Analyze budgets, requirements, and schedules to identify risks.
• Support decision-making with trade studies across the aircraft lifecycle.
• Collect and interpret data on aircraft and heavy-lift programs.
• Adhere to DoD configuration/change control and data management processes.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Program analysis

Project tracking

Defense acquisition

MS Project

Excel (advanced)

Data organization

Technical drafting

Analytical problem solving

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

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.

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].