Program Analyst – Naval Systems

Sayres & Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Program Analyst specializing in Naval Systems to support critical DoD initiatives related to Supply Chain Risk Management. The ideal candidate will have significant program management experience, particularly with naval radar systems and lifecycle sustainment. This role involves analytical decision-making, stakeholder coordination, and the development of strategic program objectives to enhance operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience in defense or government contracting.
• Experience with naval radar systems and lifecycle sustainment.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives for NAVSEA programs.
• Manage all phases of system lifecycle and ensure program execution.
• Perform advanced analytics using data tools to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Data Analytics

Program Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics or related field

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Program Analyst – Naval Systems

Location: Washington, DC Clearance: Secret Position Type: Full-Time | [Onsite/Hybrid]

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Program Analyst – Naval Systems with deep expertise in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), obsolescence planning, and naval systems lifecycle management. This role supports enterprise-level initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically NAVSEA programs, and requires a strategic thinker with strong technical, policy, and analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management Support: Lead cross-functional initiatives across over 30 NAVSEA programs, including risk mitigation and redesign of enterprise-level SCRM and obsolescence programs. Develop organizational SOPs that align with executive leadership's strategic objectives.
• Obsolescence & Sustainment Planning: Drive long-term sustainment strategies for complex naval radar systems. Analyze obsolescence risk through forecasting, cannibalization rates, technology insertions, and refresh cycles.
• Product & System Lifecycle Management: Manage all phases of system lifecycle, from concept development to field deployment and sustainment. Coordinate integration, logistics, and system readiness to meet operational performance goals.
• Policy & Schedule Development: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders-including OEMs and SMEs-to develop Integrated Master Schedules, POA&Ms, executive briefings, and lead recurring stakeholder engagements and inspections.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Perform advanced analytics using Tableau, SQL, and Excel to evaluate system performance metrics such as MLDT, MTTR, and MTBCF. Translate findings into actionable insights to drive availability and readiness improvements.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets including cost estimation, vendor negotiations, and funding allocation. Ensure program execution remains within scope and aligned with financial and contractual constraints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field
• 7+ years of program management experience in defense, government contracting, or NAVSEA programs.
• Demonstrated experience with naval radar systems, obsolescence planning, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Proficient in data analytics tools (Tableau, SQL, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience briefing senior leadership.
• Experience with stakeholder coordination, POA&M development, and Integrated Master Schedules.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and supply chain risk practices.

Preferred:

• PMP certification or equivalent program management credential.
• Prior NAVSEA, DoD, or defense contractor experience.
• Familiarity with naval radar platforms and logistics engineering.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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