New Grad Program Analyst – Defense Acquisition

First Roles; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRoles is seeking a Program Analyst for a New Grad role at Fort Meade, MD. The position supports strategic governance, major acquisition reviews, and business case execution across DoD programs.

Responsibilities include developing cost models, budget formulations, and end-to-end analyses while coordinating with DoD offices to ensure policy alignment and funding adequacy. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, management, actuarial science or related field.
• Experience with government/institutional procurement and policy alignment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for executive-level guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic portfolio governance and major acquisition reviews.
• Develop and defend Business Case Analyses and total life-cycle cost models.
• Direct acquisition strategies, budgets, and cost-estimating across complex programs.
• Liaise with DoD offices and inter-agency partners to resolve governance challenges.
• Chairs milestone reviews and ensures compliance with policies and priorities.

Skills

Program analysis

Governance

Budget formulation

Education

Finance/Accounting/Management/Actuarial science or related degree

Job description

FirstRoles is seeking a Program Analyst for a New Grad role at Fort Meade, MD. The position supports strategic governance, major acquisition reviews, and business case execution across DoD programs.

Responsibilities include developing cost models, budget formulations, and end-to-end analyses while coordinating with DoD offices to ensure policy alignment and funding adequacy. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.