Program Analyst, Journeyman

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Program Analyst, Journeyman to support PMA-275 and the V-22 Osprey program. You will analyze requirements, budgets, schedules, and data, and ensure PPBES compliance. The role requires 3–8 years of experience and a BA/BS or equivalent substitutions.

Proficiency with AMS and Navy acquisition processes is expected, along with strong interpersonal and detail-oriented skills in a dynamic defense contracting team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; substitution allowed with an Associate’s Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3–8 years of related program analyst experience.
• Experience with PPBES, RDAIS, SOW/CDRLs, and related Navy planning processes.

Responsibilities

• 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. Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AMS (Automated Management System)

ACAT familiarity

PPBES documentation

RDAIS reporting

SOW/CDRLs management

MS Office 365

Job description

Program Analyst, Journeyman (2026-25869)

Bowhead is excited to announce our return to PMA‑275, supporting the V‑22 Osprey through the newly awarded Program/Project Management Technical Support Services contract. We are rapidly expanding our team to help drive mission readiness, modernization, and disciplined program execution for one of naval aviation’s most versatile platforms.

• 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. Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.
• Other duties assigned.
• Must have a BA/ BS degree. Allowable Substitutions may include an Associate’s Degree plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have 3- 8 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Proficient with using the AMS. Familiar with ACAT level programs. Demonstrated knowledge of Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) forms related to Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
• Demonstrated experience managing program/project status, schedules, SOW, and CDRLs.
• Experience with Research Development and Acquisition Information System (RDAIS) reporting requirements, including understanding data inputs, timelines, and compliance expectations.
• Experience developing comprehensive Program Staffing, Training, and Resource Allocation Plan (PSTRAP) documents, including staffing plans, training requirements, resource allocation, and workload forecasting in support of contract execution.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.