Junior Program/Project Management Analyst

ACT1 Federal; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Education, Training & Professional Development

Job summary

ACT1 Federal is seeking a Junior Program/Project Management Analyst to provide essential support to a Major NAVAIR Program Office in Patuxent River, MD. Candidates will collaborate with government and industry partners, assisting with program planning, financial tracking, and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience supporting program management or administrative functions.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain it required.

Responsibilities

• Support program managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with program execution activities.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, trackers, and reports.
• Prepare executive-level briefings and meeting materials.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Power BI

Job description

Junior Program/Project Management Analyst

Location: Patuxent River, MD
Work Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required or Ability to Obtain
Travel: Up to 10%

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

Support a Major NAVAIR Program Office!

We are seeking a motivated Junior Program/Project Management Analyst to provide on-site support to a major Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Management Activity (PMA) located in Patuxent River, Maryland.

Working directly alongside government personnel and industry partners, the selected candidate will support program planning, acquisition management, financial tracking, meeting coordination, executive briefings, and day-to-day program operations for a high-visibility naval aviation program.

This position requires daily on-site support within the program office and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support program managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with program execution activities.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, action item trackers, and status reports.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate meetings, working groups, technical reviews, and program reviews.
• Track program milestones, deliverables, and customer action items.
• Assist with budget tracking, spend plan updates, and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain program documentation, records, databases, and SharePoint sites.
• Support data calls, taskers, and information requests from senior leadership.
• Prepare meeting agendas and capture meeting minutes.
• Assist with risk, issue, and decision tracking.
• Support program office operations and administrative activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, economics, public administration, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of professional experience supporting program management, project management, business operations, acquisition, or administrative functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or defense acquisition environments.
• Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, or project management tools.
• Military service or defense contractor experience.

Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Maryland Pay Transparency: $72,000 - $88,000.

Benefits

• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.