PROGRAM ANALYST

BOOST LLC; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

BOOST LLC is seeking a Program Analyst to support their GovCon client at Patuxent River. The role requires analytic evaluation of program objectives, requirements, budgets and schedules for aircraft/weapon programs.

You will collect, organize, and interpret data, support documentation and change control processes, and track program status. A Secret clearance and periodic travel are required, with some telework allowed locally.

Qualifications

• 1–10 years of program management, technical or business analysis experience.
• At least 1 year of NAVAIR operations support experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Office internal and external communications (IPTs, Ops/PMA EA).
• Stakeholder interaction and coordination for program initiatives.
• Security logistics, Visit Requests, and Travel arrangements.
• Meeting agenda, RFIs, RFAs, Minutes, and Action Item Tracking/Resolution.
• Draft naval messages.
• Maintain IPT Calendar and Schedules.
• Meetings: coordinate logistics, notes, inputs for weekly standups, document minutes and actions.
• Coordinate and host meetings with Level I IPTs and Scheduler teams.
• Liaison with stakeholders and key representatives.
• Maintain and update IPT organization chart.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

BS/BA in business, management or eng. management

Job description

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government‑compliant back‑office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. Our consultants are experts in Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, Recruiting & Sourcing, and Strategic Pricing, and our passion is guiding our partners toward success within this competitive sector. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises (DSE) to find their next Program Analyst.

About DSE

DSE, Inc. is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training, and program management that enables front‑line soldiers, sailors, and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. We accomplish this by using the most qualified employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation, maritime technologies, and simulation/training technology as it emerges. To this day, DSE continues to foster a work environment that supports ingenuity and the care for each member of the team.

The Role

This position applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. Tracks program/project status and schedules. Government‑institute processes apply for documentation, change control management and data management.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Organize email distribution lists unique to each flight test
• Record meeting minutes and actions that require follow up throughout teach test planning effort.
• The individual may telework, but it is local to Patuxent River and requires periodic (at least weekly) physical presence in the program office.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance to support secure VTC meetings.
• Travel will be required approximately 1 week per month.

Why DSE

DSE doesn't just ask for your experience, it rewards it. DSE's PTO program is experience‑based rather than tenure‑based. Relevant internship, co‑op, and military experience is evaluated at hire and can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one. It's a rare structure in this industry, where most companies only reward the tenure you earn after you join.

That same philosophy carries through the rest of the benefits package:

• Starting salary range: $70K - $100K
• Medical and dental: 100% company‑paid premiums for employees, 50% for dependents
• 401(k): up to a 4% company match
• Insurance: fully paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability, no cost to you
• Employer‑funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible
• Experience‑based PTO: internship and co‑op experience considered, plus the option to purchase additional PTO
• 11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth, including graduate coursework
• Structured onboarding with a senior engineer mentor and a defined path to Electrical Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Communication and Coordination
  • Program Office internal and external communications (other IPTs and Ops/PMA EA)
  • Stakeholder Interaction and Coordination
  • Security logistics, Visit Requests, and Travel arrangements.
  • Meeting Agenda, RFIs, RFAs, Minutes, and Action Item Tracking/Resolution
  • Drafting naval messages
• Data Call / Request for Information (RFI) / Questions for the Record (QFR)
  • Internal PEO data calls
  • External data calls
• Maintain IPT Calendar and Schedules
• Meetings
  • Coordinate logistics, reservations, speakers, notes, and gather inputs for weekly and standup meetings
  • Document meeting minutes and action items
  • Coordinate presentations with Level I IPTs and, Functional Leads Scheduler, RIO Manager, working groups
  • Coordinate and host meetings as required
  • Liaison with all stakeholders or key representatives
• IPT Organization Chart
  • Maintain and update periodically

Required Education

• BS or BA degree in a business, management or an engineering management discipline. Allowable substitution: an AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience; or an additional six (6) years of experience may be substituted for a BS or BA degree.

Required Experience

• One (1) to ten (10) years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline. There must be at least one (1) year of NAVAIR experience related to operations support.

DSE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.