Program Analyst Associate

SAIC; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a motivated Program Analyst Associate to support the Program Management Director across Expeditionary, Maritime, and Air Electronic Warfare programs for NSWC Crane Division. The role focuses on operational, financial, and project coordination.

You will track funding, manage schedules, prepare monthly financial reviews, and help produce executive-ready briefings, minutes, and action-item logs to ensure on-time deliverables and program health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Systems/Industrial Management, or related field.
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant project coordination/analyst experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely in both written and verbal formats across diverse technical teams and management levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple simultaneous task orders, and structure unstructured data.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow government instructions, Technical Orders, Statements of Work (SOW), and DoD acquisition directives.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (strong emphasis on MS Excel for formulas/pivot tables, MS PowerPoint for executive presentations, and MS Word/Teams/SharePoint).
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Must currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance, Interim clearance required to start.
• Potential travel: Up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Financial & Pipeline Tracking: Monitor and analyze project funding across multiple task orders, tracking funding vehicle transitions, MIPRs (Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests), and FS Form 7600A/B interagency agreements.
• Track labor allocation, burn rates, and expenditure trends against allocated ceilings. Assist in preparing monthly financial reviews, spending projections, and Monthly Financial Status Reports (MFSRs).
• Contract Deliverables & Quality Assurance (CDRL Management): Coordinate the end-to-end schedule for Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), tracking draft development, technical peer reviews, and on-time submittals. Ensure formal submittals meet contract compliance requirements, formatting guidelines, and quality standards. Track customer review cycles, government acceptance notifications, and required revisions.
• Task Order & Milestone Coordination: Assist Task Order Leads and Technical Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and monitoring Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and milestone road-maps. Support project execution tracking for high-priority initiatives, including specialized hardware/software upgrades, lab integrations, and rapid prototyping efforts. Maintain central action item tracking systems, risk logs, and decision registers to ensure timely resolution of project dependencies.
• PMO Governance, Subcontractor Alignment & Reporting: Collaborate closely with SAIC Finance, Pricing, and Subcontract Administrators (SCAs) to verify subcontractor burn rates, invoice accuracy, and scope alignment. Prepare, format, and synthesize executive-level presentation decks, bi-weekly growth/pipeline reviews, and customer status briefs. Facilitate recurring program meetings—coordinating schedules, establishing structured agendas, taking comprehensive minutes, and driving action item follow-up.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/Finance/Systems or Industrial Management

Associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience

High School diploma/GED with 4+ years relevant experience

Clear, professional written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to read and follow DoD directives

Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams/SharePoint)

US Citizenship with active or interim DoD clearance

Up to 10% travel

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated Program Analyst Associate to provide vital operational, financial, and project coordination support directly assisting the Program Management Director across three core domains: Expeditionary Electronic Warfare, Maritime Electronic Warfare, and Air Electronic Warfare, supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division.

This role serves as an essential coordinator within the Program Management Office (PMO), tracking overall program health, monitoring financial execution pipelines, shepherding contract deliverables, and facilitating clear, structured communication across SAIC technical teams, business operations, and Department of the Navy (DoN) stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties:

• Financial & Pipeline Tracking: Monitor and analyze project funding across multiple task orders, tracking funding vehicle transitions, MIPRs (Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests), and FS Form 7600A/B interagency agreements.
• Track labor allocation, burn rates, and expenditure trends against allocated ceilings. Assist in preparing monthly financial reviews, spending projections, and Monthly Financial Status Reports (MFSRs).
• Contract Deliverables & Quality Assurance (CDRL Management): Coordinate the end-to-end schedule for Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), tracking draft development, technical peer reviews, and on-time submittals. Ensure formal submittals meet contract compliance requirements, formatting guidelines, and quality standards. Track customer review cycles, government acceptance notifications, and required revisions.
• Task Order & Milestone Coordination: Assist Task Order Leads and Technical Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and monitoring Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and milestone road-maps. Support project execution tracking for high-priority initiatives, including specialized hardware/software upgrades, lab integrations, and rapid prototyping efforts. Maintain central action item tracking systems, risk logs, and decision registers to ensure timely resolution of project dependencies.
• PMO Governance, Subcontractor Alignment & Reporting: Collaborate closely with SAIC Finance, Pricing, and Subcontract Administrators (SCAs) to verify subcontractor burn rates, invoice accuracy, and scope alignment. Prepare, format, and synthesize executive-level presentation decks, bi-weekly growth/pipeline reviews, and customer status briefs. Facilitate recurring program meetings—coordinating schedules, establishing structured agendas, taking comprehensive minutes, and driving action item follow-up.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Systems/Industrial Management, or related field; or an Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; or High School diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant project coordination/analyst experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely in both written and verbal formats across diverse technical teams and management levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple simultaneous task orders, and structure unstructured data.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow government instructions, Technical Orders, Statements of Work (SOW), and DoD acquisition directives.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (strong emphasis on MS Excel for formulas/pivot tables, MS PowerPoint for executive presentations, and MS Word/Teams/SharePoint).
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Must currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance, Interim clearance required to start.
• Potential travel: Up to 10%

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.