Program Analyst (Operations Support)

Tekla Research; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

401K plan

Tuition assistance

Direct deposit

Paid leave

Job summary

Tekla Research Inc. is seeking a communications professional to support senior leadership and cross-functional teams in accelerating initiatives, documenting programs, and advancing workforce engagement.

The role emphasizes building and executing internal and external communications plans within a defense environment. The candidate should have a BA/BS degree and at least two years of writing experience, with strong skills in storytelling, social media, and coordination of meetings and travel.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a communication or writing field.
• Experience in writing stories, captions and other products.
• Experience in creating and executing internal or externally-focused communications plans
• Skilled in various social networking platforms.
• Exposure to media relations and working knowledge of Naval aviation acquisition environment
• Experience with Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology and Life Cycle Management Framework preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports senior leadership and cross-functional teams by planning and facilitating acceleration events, workshops, and learning hours that align priorities and strengthen mission clarity.
• Advances workforce development through culture and engagement initiatives
• Assists onboarding/offboarding programs, and standards of practice documentation
• Facilitates coordination efforts, leadership messaging, internal and external communications, newsletters, and knowledge-sharing campaigns
• Drives digital modernization by supporting the maturation and implementation of key program systems, managing SharePoint content and Office 365 adoption, and optimizing knowledge management processes
• Captures and disseminates documentation, briefs, and stakeholder insights to inform decision-making, while providing operational and analytical support that enhances collaboration, transparency, and the overall digital and data analytics acumen of the program
• Supports standard Operations team business, such as document reviewing and routing for PM or DPM signature; facilitation of meetings; management of IPT file systems within the SharePoint Online environment and within Teams, including calendar updates and action items
• Responds to internal and external taskers
• Submits travel requests, DISS requests, and BASICS II requests
• Coordinates visits by external parties
• Coordinates meetings or travel requiring PM or DPM attendance

Skills

Writing and storytelling

Content creation

Social media

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Education: BA/BS degree

Experience: Journeyman - 3 to 10 years of professional experience in support of Operations, technical efforts supporting major weapon systems and components development. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: High School Diploma and five (5) additional years of experience.

Position Description:

• Supports senior leadership and cross-functional teams by planning and facilitating acceleration events, workshops, and learning hours that align priorities and strengthen mission clarity
• Advances workforce development through culture and engagement initiatives
• Assists onboarding/offboarding programs, and standards of practice documentation
• Facilitates coordination efforts, leadership messaging, internal and external communications, newsletters, and knowledge-sharing campaigns
• Drives digital modernization by supporting the maturation and implementation of key program systems, managing SharePoint content and Office 365 adoption, and optimizing knowledge management processes
• Captures and disseminates documentation, briefs, and stakeholder insights to inform decision-making, while providing operational and analytical support that enhances collaboration, transparency, and the overall digital and data analytics acumen of the program
• Supports standard Operations team business, such as document reviewing and routing for PM or DPM signature; facilitation of meetings; management of IPT file systems within the SharePoint Online environment and within Teams, including calendar updates and action items
• Responds to internal and external taskers
• Submits travel requests, DISS requests, and BASICS II requests
• Coordinates visits by external parties
• Coordinates meetings or travel requiring PM or DPM attendance

Desired Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in a communication or writing field.
• Command of writing stories, captions and other products.
• Experience in creating and executing internal or externally-focused communications plans
• Skilled in various social networking platforms.
• Exposure to media relations and working knowledge of Naval aviation acquisition environment
• Experience with Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology and Life Cycle Management Framework preferred

Skills Required:

• Competent in working in Windows
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• SharePoint
• Adobe computing environment (Creative Cloud)
• Microsoft Teams

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.