Program Analyst

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a senior Program Analyst to provide executive operation support for FAA AGI, assisting ASE leadership across safety, security, and reauthorization tasks. This role demands rigorous coordination, travel planning adherence, and precise documentation in a fast-paced federal environment.

You will manage meetings, prepare briefing materials, and facilitate full lifecycle logistics for internal and external engagements at FAA/DOT headquarters in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2-6 years of relevant experience; sufficient experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written communication and editing of official documents with independent discretion.
• Ability to communicate to various levels of management, multi-task, and coordinate meetings with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Experience editing and proofreading official documents.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Security clearance.
• Position requires in-person support five days a week at FAA/DOT headquarters in Washington, DC; no telework.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across FAA, DOT, and other federal agencies.
• Support executives and program actions for FAA Administrators and staff, including logistical support and briefings.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and ASE policies; deliver timely and accurate work within scope.
• Conduct research and analysis to support FAA staff on special projects and routine tasks.
• Prepare project documents and briefing materials for executive management; compile reports.

Skills

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Budget adherence

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Leidos National Airspace Systems (NAS) Integration Contract (NISC) Support Program is looking for a senior level Program Analyst to provide executive operation support for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office of Government and Industry Affairs (AGI). AGI is the principal advisor to the Administrator and FAA Lines of Business/Staff Offices on all matters concerning the Congress, aviation industry groups, and other governmental organizations.

Specifically, this work provides executive level program analysis support for ASE executive leadership and senior management. The work directly supports the FAA’s safety mission and statutory requirements across multiple functional areas including safety oversight, security, and FAA Reauthorization implementation activities.

Potential for Telework: No.

Business Travel: No.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and other federal agencies.
• Support executives and program technical actions for the FAA Administrators, management team, and staff, including logistical support, administrative briefings, and urgent action items.
• Ensure work is compliant with FAA and ASE policies, orders, and guidelines, and that work products are completed timely, accurately, and within the scope of work.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to lead and/or support FAA staff with special projects and routine tasks. Provide analytical input for management briefings and program reviews.
• Compile and complete project documents, prepare required reports that highlight the major work completed by the organization, and prepare draft briefings to executive management, as required.
• Directly responsible for the business operations of AGI to include full lifecycle meeting facilitation, logistical coordination for engagement sessions, and monitoring the office mailbox.
• Utilize internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, E2, Concur, or agency-specific tools) to manage workflows and communication.
• Review, prepare, coordinate, and manage domestic and international travel arrangements, including processing country clearances, travel authorizations, and expense vouchers while adhering to federal travel guidance and budget parameters.
• Provide full logistical support for meetings and/or teleconferences of various sizes to include preparing support materials, reserving meeting locations, taking accurate meeting minutes, following up with summary notes/minutes or reports from meetings, preparing and distributing summary notes from prior meetings to key stakeholders and meeting participants, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain office files, records, and logs—ensuring that routed document packets are accurate, signed, as well as reviewed and/or approved.
• Conduct calendar maintenance and appointment scheduling for FAA executive leadership, management, and team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. Sufficient relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written communication skills are a must. This position requires the incumbent to proof, edit, and finalize official documents using independent discretion on completion and disbursement.
• Ability to communicate to various levels of management, with the capacity to multi-task, strong organizational skills, budget adherence experience, and ability to organize meetings consisting of agency and external stakeholders with a broad range of specialties and interests including members from professional aviation organizations are required.
• High proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with editing and proofreading official documents.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Security clearance.
• Position requires in-person support five days a week, FAA or DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC. There is not a telework or remote option.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in federal government contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAA systems, specifically, E2 Travel and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).

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Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.