Program Analyst, Senior

Bowhead; Maryland; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support a NAVAIR Program Office in Patuxent River, MD. The role provides acquisition, program management, and analytical support for software-focused DoD programs, with responsibilities across requirements, budgeting, schedules, and performance metrics.

The position is 100% remote, enabling collaboration with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of SOWs, CDRLs, and acquisition packages.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; alternatives listed in text.
• 10+ years of DoD acquisition/program management experience.
• 5+ years with NAVAIR Acquisition Management Systems (CSPT/PMT/CDRLs).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and external contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze program requirements, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Support acquisition planning, documentation, funding actions, and contract management activities.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including SOWs, CDRLs, and acquisition packages.
• Track program status, deliverables, risks, and configuration/data management activities.
• Provide updates within NAVAIR management tools (CSPT, PMT, CDRLs).
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to support program execution.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for leadership reviews and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DoD acquisition support

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate degree + 4 years relevant experience

6 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CSPT

PMT

CDRLs

Job description

Overview

Program Analyst Senior (Software IPT) (PMA-275)

Seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support a NAVAIR Program Office in Patuxent River, MD. This role provides acquisition, program management, and analytical support for software-focused DoD programs.

This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Analyze program requirements, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Support acquisition planning, documentation, funding actions, and contract management activities.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including SOWs, CDRLs, and acquisition packages.
• Track program status, deliverables, risks, and configuration/data management activities.
• Provide updates within NAVAIR acquisition management tools (CSPT, PMT, CDRLs).
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to support program execution.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for leadership reviews and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree required. Equivalent experience may be substituted as follows:
  • Bachelor's degree + 2 additional years of relevant experience
  • Associate degree + 4 additional years of relevant experience
  • 6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, or related activities.
• 5+ years experience with NAVAIR Acquisition Management Systems, including CSPT, PMT, and CDRLs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Set rate is $110k-130k

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.