NAVSEA Program Management Analyst

Ignite Digital; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Emphasis on community engagement

Opportunities for personal growth

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a PM Analyst to support a U.S. federal government client in Charleston, SC. This role involves project management support, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination for successful mission objectives.

Ideal candidates should have experience with military projects, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in managing technical initiatives. The position offers competitive pay and benefits and requires an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of Department of Defense or federal government experience in project/ program management.
• Experience with project scheduling, action tracking, risk management, and project reporting.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of projects.
• Assist with developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Monitor project status and identify impacts, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Prepare project status reports and performance metrics for leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Technical project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome‑driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital‑forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital has an exciting opportunity for a PM Analyst to support a federal government client in the Charleston, SC area. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail‑oriented professional with experience supporting NAVSEA, the U.S. Navy, or other Department of Defense organizations. This position will provide day‑to‑day project management support to government leadership by assisting with project planning, execution, schedule management, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure mission priorities are successfully executed.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting technical projects involving information technology, cloud computing, network systems, systems engineering, or digital modernization initiatives. Working closely with government project managers, technical teams, and contractors, this individual will help coordinate project activities, track deliverables, manage project documentation, and ensure timely communication across project stakeholders.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Support government clients with the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects and initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), project timelines, milestones, action item trackers, and project documentation.
• Monitor project status, identify schedule impacts, risks, issues, and dependencies, and communicate findings to project leadership.
• Coordinate meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions, technical exchanges, and project reviews while documenting meeting minutes and tracking action items through completion.
• Prepare project status reports, executive summaries, briefing materials, dashboards, and performance metrics for government leadership.
• Coordinate activities among government personnel, contractors, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to support successful project execution.
• Support technical projects involving cloud technologies, edge computing, network infrastructure, systems integration, and digital modernization efforts.
• Assist with requirements management, change management, project documentation, and deliverable tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project repositories, documentation, schedules, and records to ensure compliance with contractual and organizational requirements.
• Support risk management activities by tracking project risks, developing mitigation actions, and monitoring issue resolution.
• Assist with resource planning, project planning, and workload tracking across multiple initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, communication, reporting, and organizational efficiency through standardized project management processes.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with government quality expectations.

Desired Experience / Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, the U.S. Navy, or other Department of Defense organizations.
• Experience providing project management support for technical or operational government programs.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, and project reporting.
• Experience supporting technical initiatives involving cloud computing, networking, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or digital modernization is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders while managing competing priorities.
• Experience preparing executive briefings, project reports, meeting minutes, and status updates.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior project managers and government leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of Department of Defense or federal government experience supporting project management, program management, or technical programs.
• Experience supporting project schedules, action tracking, risk management, and project reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience coordinating meetings, documenting action items, and preparing executive‑level deliverables.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Agile certification.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, NAVWAR, NIWC Atlantic, or other Navy acquisition organizations.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience supporting cloud migration, systems modernization, networking, or enterprise IT initiatives.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar project management and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition processes and project lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and cross‑functional technical organizations.
• Experience applying continuous process improvement principles to enhance project execution and customer support.

Work Location

Location is flexible depending on program or customer requirements. Travel to Navy fleet concentration areas, program offices, and shipyards may be required.

Salary: 95k+ dependent on education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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