Program Analyst

Amentum company; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax savings options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Program Analyst to provide equipment support to our government customer in Dahlgren, VA. You will perform program management tasks including scheduling, tracking milestones, preparing reports and briefings, and coordinating with DoD and Navy stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

The role involves developing program plans, dashboards, and documentation, maintaining records, and presenting status updates to leadership. A Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of work-related experience with technical documents.
• Three (3) years specialized experience in DoD and Navy programs, IMS development & tracking.
• Proficient in MS Office for complex documents and reports.
• Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance (citizenship required).
• Proven ability to coordinate across government and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and analytical support for planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Track schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Develop program plans, status reports, dashboards, and documentation.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Program analysis

DoD/Navy familiarity

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Program Analyst to provide equipment support to our government customer in Dahlgren, VA.

Program Analyst Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide programmatic and analytical support for the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programs and projects.
• Track program schedules, milestones, deliverables, action items, and performance metrics to ensure requirements are completed on time.
• Analyze program data, identify trends, risks, issues, and potential impacts, and provide recommendations to program leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of program plans, schedules, status reports, briefings, dashboards, and other program management documentation.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, technical teams, and other stakeholders to support program objectives and resolve programmatic issues.
• Prepare and present program status updates, reports, briefings, recommendations, and decision-support information to management and customers.
• Facilitate and participate in program meetings, technical reviews, working groups, and other stakeholder engagements; document decisions, action items, and follow-up requirements.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of program requirements, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized program records, correspondence, reports, and documentation in accordance with organizational and contractual requirements.
• Perform additional program analysis and administrative duties as required to support successful program execution.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five (5) years of work-related experience demonstrating technical understanding and the ability to prepare complex and detailed technical documents and reports; OR
• Three (3) years of specialized experience in:
  • Financial planning, budgeting, and execution of project funds for allocation purposes.
  • Integrated Management Schedule (IMS) development and tracking for planning and budgeting.
  • Coordination of task planning, schedule development, and task execution for DoD and Navy programs and projects.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of software applications and business practices, with a high degree of skill in applying software functions necessary to prepare complex and detailed documents using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience processing complex and lengthy technical reports that include tables, graphs, charts, or multiple columns.
• Experience participating in Technical Progress and Design Reviews and program technical meetings.
• Experience providing status and input to technical reports, white papers, and meetings.
• Must have an active Secret U.S. Government security clearance. (Note: U.S. citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.)
• Substantial experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and OneNote.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Navy Information Dominance Approval System (NAVIDAS) experience.
• Navy Enterprise Resource Planning experience.

Compensation Details:

$65000- $85000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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