Program Analyst

Sotalent; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent seeks a Senior Program Analyst to provide acquisition, program management and strategic planning support for DoD software-focused programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, supporting acquisition planning, budget execution, contract management, risk assessment, and performance reporting.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of high-visibility defense programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus 4 additional years of relevant experience.
• 6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting DoD Acquisition Programs, Program Management, Defense Contracting, Government Program Execution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using NAVAIR CSPT, PMT, CDRL Management Processes.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze program performance against cost, schedule, technical, and operational objectives.
• Assess budgets, funding profiles, program schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Identify program risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide data-driven recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
• Support execution of complex software and technology-focused defense programs.
• Support acquisition planning activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Assist with development and execution of acquisition strategies and procurement actions.
• Prepare and maintain acquisition documentation and packages.
• Support contract planning, modifications, funding actions, and contractor oversight activities.
• Ensure acquisition activities remain compliant with DoD and NAVAIR requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain critical program documentation including SOW, CDRLs, Acquisition Packages, Program Plans, Funding Documentation, Program Reports.
• Monitor program status, deliverables, schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Track risks, issues, and mitigation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support configuration management and data management activities.
• Perform program assessments to ensure objectives remain aligned with approved plans.
• Identify potential performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain information within NAVAIR acquisition management systems (CSPT/PMT/CDRL Management Systems).
• Generate reports and supporting documentation for program reviews and audits.
• Provide visibility into financial performance to leadership teams.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition strategy

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Executive reporting

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience

Associate degree + 4 years of relevant experience

6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting mission-critical defense programs, driving acquisition strategy, and providing the analytical rigor needed to keep complex government initiatives on track? We are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide acquisition, program management, and strategic planning support for software-focused Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, supporting acquisition planning, budget execution, contract management, risk assessment, and performance reporting. You will collaborate with government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of high-visibility defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Strategic Analysis

• Monitor and analyze program performance against cost, schedule, technical, and operational objectives.
• Assess budgets, funding profiles, program schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Identify program risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide data-driven recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
• Support execution of complex software and technology-focused defense programs.

Acquisition & Contract Support

• Support acquisition planning activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Assist with development and execution of acquisition strategies and procurement actions.
• Prepare and maintain acquisition documentation and packages.
• Support contract planning, modifications, funding actions, and contractor oversight activities.
• Ensure acquisition activities remain compliant with DoD and NAVAIR requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain critical program documentation including:
• Statements of Work (SOW)
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Acquisition Packages
• Program Plans
• Funding Documentation
• Program Reports
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with program objectives.
• Monitor program status, deliverables, schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Track risks, issues, and mitigation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support configuration management and data management activities.
• Perform program assessments to ensure objectives remain aligned with approved plans.
• Identify potential performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

NAVAIR Systems Administration & Management

• Maintain and manage information within NAVAIR acquisition management systems.
• Support activities involving:
• CSPT
• PMT
• CDRL Management Systems
• Ensure data integrity, timely updates, and compliance with program reporting requirements.
• Generate reports and supporting documentation for program reviews and audits.

Financial & Budget Analysis

• Support program budget planning, tracking, and execution activities.
• Monitor funding availability and expenditure performance.
• Assist with financial forecasting and program resource planning.
• Analyze funding requirements and support budget adjustment activities.
• Provide visibility into financial performance to leadership teams.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with:
• Program Offices
• Government Customers
• Contractors
• Functional Support Teams
• Acquisition Organizations
• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders.
• Support program reviews, meetings, working groups, and status briefings.
• Ensure stakeholder concerns and requirements are effectively addressed.

Executive Reporting & Presentation Development

• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Communicate program status, risks, performance trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support milestone reviews and strategic decision forums.
• Develop analytical products that support acquisition and program management decisions.

Continuous Improvement & Process Support

• Recommend process improvements that enhance program execution and reporting.
• Contribute to best practices in acquisition management and program governance.
• Support organizational initiatives that improve operational effectiveness.
• Assist with lessons learned and knowledge management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree required, or equivalent experience through:
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience
• Associate degree plus 4 additional years of relevant experience
• 6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting:
• DoD Acquisition Programs
• Program Management
• Defense Contracting
• Government Program Execution
• Minimum 5 years of experience using:
• NAVAIR CSPT
• PMT
• CDRL Management Processes
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency:
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.