Junior Program Analyst, Digital Architecture

Jobtailor

Patuxent Highland (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Project Management Specialist to support IPT meetings, maintain schedules, and track action items for DoD programs in Maryland.

You will analyze performance metrics, prepare executive briefings and dashboards, and help mitigate risks across digital architecture initiatives, with emphasis on collaboration and compliance.

This on-site role requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience.
Fundamental project management skills.
Background in digital engineering, Agile methodologies, and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

Support the logistical organization of IPT meetings, workshops, and cross-functional syncs.
Track open action items and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion.
Maintain and update IPT master schedules, project trackers, and deliverable timelines.
Log updates in project management tools.
Monitor project execution against baselines for timely delivery of digital architecture components.
Prepare executive briefings, dashboards, status reports, and briefing materials.
Identify, document, and mitigate risks associated with digital architecture and integration efforts.
Support the Digital Architecture Integrated Product Team and serve as a central connector.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Engineering

Agile Methodologies

MS Project

SharePoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support the logistical organization of IPT meetings, workshops, and cross-functional syncs
Track open action items and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion
Maintain and update IPT master schedules, project trackers, and deliverable timelines
Log updates in project management tools
Monitor project execution against established baselines for timely delivery of digital architecture components
Analyze performance metrics, resource allocation, and budget data
Prepare executive briefings, dashboards, status reports, presentation slides, and briefing materials
Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks associated with digital architecture and integration efforts
Support the Digital Architecture Integrated Product Team and serve as a central connector across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 2 years of experience
Fundamental project management skills
Background or experience in digital engineering, Agile methodologies, and enterprise architecture frameworks
Proficiency in tracking action items, maintaining master schedules, and using program management software such as MS Project and SharePoint
Experience with AMS Suite for Procurement Initiation Documents, SOWs, and J&A drafting and editing
Ability to use Excel and Microsoft Office tools with cloud-based teams and SharePoint
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including proficiency in digital engineering and Agile methodologies. Skilled in tracking project metrics, managing schedules, and preparing executive-level documentation while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense security requirements.

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