Program Analyst

Saalex Corp.

Ridgecrest (CA)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock options

Job summary

Saalex Corp. in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Program Analyst to support TARIF operations through program tracking, financial oversight, reporting, and process improvement. You will collaborate with internal teams, contract leadership, and government stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to new responsibilities. Onsite work with growth and development opportunities is available.

Qualifications

Experience in program or project management, budgeting, financial tracking, or contract administration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), data reporting, and stakeholder coordination is beneficial but can be developed on the job.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).

Responsibilities

Monitor project schedules, deadlines, and milestones.
Support the tracking of program performance and deliverables.
Assist in identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
Utilize Microsoft Project and Jira Boards for task management and project tracking tools.
Track financial data related to program execution.
Assist in budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
Ensure financial reporting aligns with contract requirements.
Organize and analyze program data for leadership presentations.
Develop reports, dashboards, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain program documentation and compliance records.
Assist in streamlining project workflows and operational processes.
Coordinate meeting materials and ensure timely delivery of presentations.
Work with TARIF stakeholders to maintain alignment with program objectives.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Financial tracking

Contract administration

Communication skills

Time management

WBS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Saalexis seeking aProgram AnalystinRidgecrest, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$80k-$90k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location:Onsite.

Position Summary:

TheProgramAnalystwill support TARIF operations by assisting withprogramtracking, financial oversight, reporting, and process improvement. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and adapt to new responsibilities. This position will work closely with internal teams, contract leadership, and government stakeholders to ensureprogramobjectives are met.

Key Responsibilities:

ProgramTracking & Analysis

Monitor project schedules, deadlines, and milestones.
Support the tracking ofprogramperformance and deliverables.
Assist in identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
Utilize and assist in development of Microsoft Project and Jira Boards for task management and project tracking tools.

Financial & Budget Support

Track financial data related toprogramexecution.
Assist in budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
Ensure financial reporting aligns with contract requirements.

Data & Reporting

Organize and analyzeprogramdata for leadership presentations.
Develop reports, dashboards, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintainprogramdocumentation and compliance records.

Stakeholder Coordination & Process Improvement

Assist in streamlining project workflows and operational processes.
Coordinate meeting materials and ensure timely delivery of presentations.
Work with TARIF stakeholders to maintain alignment withprogramobjectives.

Professional Development Goals (Required Within 18 Months):

DAU ACQ 1010 – Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
DAU PMT 0140 – Team Management and Leadership
DAU PMT 2570V –ProgramManagement Tools Course
LinkedIn Learning: Excel Statistics Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning: Power BI Essential Training
DAU CON 1210 – Contracting Fundamentals
DoDProgramRisk Management Training
Navy Acquisition Fundamentals

Required:

Experience inprogramor project management, budgeting, financial tracking, or contract administration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), data reporting, and stakeholder coordination is beneficial but can be developed on the job.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).

Desired:

Familiarity with DoD project management, acquisition processes, contracting, logistics, and financial management.
Experience with Microsoft Project and Jira Boards for tracking and managing tasks.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
Exposure to government contracting principles andprogramexecution processes.

Education: