Navy Program & Lifecycle Sustainment Analyst

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayres Defense seeks a Mid-Level Program & Lifecycle Sustainment Analyst to support Navy program logistics, lifecycle planning, readiness analysis, and strategic budgeting across multiple product lines.

The analyst will work with senior engineering, logistics, lifecycle management, and program management professionals to support maritime platforms from development through modernization, sustainment, and end-of-life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Systems Engineering, Business, Public Policy, or related field.
• Approximately five years of relevant DoD/Naval experience.
• Foundational knowledge of integrated logistics support and lifecycle sustainment.
• Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data (technical, financial, programmatic).
• Ability to prepare professional briefings, reports, trackers, and decision-support materials.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with cross-functional teams and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support program planning and total lifecycle sustainment across multiple products and maritime platforms.
• Assist policy writing and programmatic support efforts.
• Help develop and maintain Lifecycle Management Plans (LCMPs) and sustainment strategies.
• Coordinate inputs for maintenance, spares, supply, training, data, and configuration management.
• Analyze fleet readiness, system availability, maintenance requirements, and total ownership costs.
• Track readiness drivers, obsolescence risks, and KPIs throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain lifecycle data, schedules, and governance documentation per NAVSEA requirements.
• Assist with identifying lifecycle risks and mitigation options.
• Support POM cycle data calls, requirements documentation, and budgeting submissions.
• Prepare briefs, impact analyses, and decision-support materials for leadership.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Logistics/Systems)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Sayres Defense seeks a Mid-Level Program & Lifecycle Sustainment Analyst to support Navy program logistics, lifecycle planning, readiness analysis, and strategic budgeting across multiple product lines.

The analyst will work with senior engineering, logistics, lifecycle management, and program management professionals to support maritime platforms from development through modernization, sustainment, and end-of-life.