Junior Aviation Programs & Project Analyst

ADP, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking a Junior Program / Project / Management Analyst to join our NAS Patuxent River team supporting the F/A-18 variants program.

In this foundational role, you will apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives and track mission-critical deliverables, collaborating with senior analysts to interpret data across schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Security Clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 0–3 years of experience in program analysis, project tracking, data management, or business operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) for data organization.
• Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and interpret data relating to aircraft, weapon, project acquisition, and product programs to support baseline reporting.
• Monitor and track daily program status, project milestones, and integrated master schedules to identify potential timeline shifts.
• Assist in analyzing program requirements, status updates, budgets, and schedules to ensure project objectives remain aligned.
• Perform basic management, technical, or business case analyses under the guidance of senior team members to evaluate operational alternatives.
• Help compile analytical findings into standardized spreadsheets, status reports, and presentations for team and stakeholder reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

MS Office

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking a Junior Program / Project / Management Analyst to join our NAS Patuxent River team supporting the F/A-18 variants program.

In this foundational role, you will apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives and track mission-critical deliverables, collaborating with senior analysts to interpret data across schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.