Junior Program Analyst with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks a Junior Program Analyst to support program management, analytics, administrative tasks, and acquisition activities for US government projects. You will assist with milestones, documentation, reporting, and readiness by working with senior analysts and customers to keep information current and actionable.

This on-site role at Indian Head, MD requires solid organizational and communication skills, a path to a Secret clearance, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program milestones, financial and acquisition documentation.
• Assist senior personnel with work measurement studies and efficiency analyses.
• Use management information systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare program documentation, reports, and briefings.
• Organize data to support program decisions and customer needs.
• Support preparation of presentations and deliverables.

Skills

Program management

Analytical

Administrative support

Acquisition support

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS in Business or Management

HS diploma + 3 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Program Analyst to provide program management, analytical, administrative, and acquisition support for program and project activities. This position applies knowledge of management functions, processes, and basic analytical methods to gather, organize, and evaluate information in support of program and project managers and customers. The Junior Program Analyst will assist with program milestones, financial and acquisition documentation, policy and quality control activities, maintenance and training documentation, and other program-related requirements. This position will work closely with more senior personnel and provide support for analytical studies, operational reviews, and other business-related activities.

Responsibilities * Apply knowledge of management functions, processes, and analytical methods to gather, organize, and evaluate information in support of program and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain information supporting program and project milestones, financial documentation, acquisition activities, policies, quality control, maintenance, training, and other program requirements.
• Assist senior personnel with work measurement studies, program and project operational efficiency reviews, cost studies, workload change impact analyses, and other business-related analyses.
• Utilize automated management information systems to perform fact-finding, data collection, basic analysis, reporting, and advisory functions.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and maintenance of program and project documentation and deliverables.
• Organize and maintain program information and data to support program managers, project teams, and customers.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations, briefings, and other program-related materials.
• Collect, compile, and organize data from multiple sources to support program analysis and decision-making.
• Support program and project teams with administrative and analytical tasks as assigned.
• Assist with tracking program activities, milestones, and deliverables to help ensure information remains current and accurate.
• Work collaboratively with program managers, senior analysts, customers, and other team members to gather information and support mission requirements.
• Perform other program management and analytical support activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications * Associate's degree (AA/AS) in Business, Management, or a related discipline is desired.

• A High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) additional years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the AA/AS degree.
• Two (2) years of relevant professional experience is desired.
• Ability to gather, organize, and evaluate information in support of program and project requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support more senior personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Basic proficiency with common business and productivity tools used for documentation, data collection, and reporting.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs.

• Experience supporting acquisition management or acquisition-related activities.
• Experience with program or project documentation, milestone tracking, financial documentation, quality control, maintenance, or training activities.
• Experience assisting with work measurement studies, operational efficiency reviews, cost studies, workload analyses, or other business-related analytical activities.
• Experience using automated management information systems for data collection, fact-finding, analysis, or reporting.
• Experience working in a professional program management, business, technical, or administrative environment.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed."

Job ID 2026-26139 Work Type On-Site Pay Range 60,000-85,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity. As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.