Program Analyst

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC supports a federal government program as a Mid-Level Program Analyst. You will partner with the Program Manager and government stakeholders to track execution, manage deliverables, monitor burn rates, and mitigate schedule risks.

Your role centers on turning complex program data into actionable insights for leadership. You will develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules, coordinate CDRLs, MSRs, and WARs, and provide analytical support for EAC and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years of program analysis, project coordination, or financial tracking in federal contracting.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling tools, and contract mgmt familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain IMS and project plans to meet milestones.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and timelines across programs.
• Format and coordinate CDRL submissions, MSRs, and WARs with QA.
• Monitor contract burn rates, invoicing, and EAC/variance analysis.
• Maintain Risk Register and support risk review boards.
• Prepare executive-level briefing decks and PMR materials.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

CDRL management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Six years of additional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Mid-Level Program Analyst to support a generic federal government contract on the contractor side. In this role, you will partner directly with the Program Manager (PM) and government stakeholders to track program execution, manage contract deliverables, monitor financial burn rates, and mitigate schedule risks. The ideal candidate understands the rhythm of federal contracting and thrives on turning complex program data into actionable insights for leadership.

Program Execution & Tracking

• Develop, maintain, and monitor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and project plans to ensure milestones are met on time.
• Assist in tracking project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.

Deliverables Management

• Track, format, and coordinate all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions, including Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and Weekly Activity Reports (WARs).
• Ensure quality control of all external deliverables prior to client submission.

Financial & Resource Analysis

• Monitor contract burn rates, track subcontractor invoicing, and assist the PM with Estimate at Completion (EAC) and variance analysis.
• Provide tracking and analysis of funding, invoices, and overall financial health.

Risk & Issue Management

• Maintain the program Risk Register, facilitate risk review boards, and track mitigation action items to closure.

Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare executive-level briefing decks, Program Management Review (PMR) materials, and meeting minutes for government counterparts.

Process Improvement

• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and governance workflows to streamline team onboarding, timekeeping, and quality assurance.

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree and three (3)+ years of experience in program analysis, project coordination, or financial tracking within a federal government contracting environment; Six (6) years' additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required with an active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one prior to start; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs) and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with scheduling and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet).
• Demonstrated familiarity with CDRL management, contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus), and federal acquisition lifecycles.

Desired Skills

• CAPM, PMP, or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.