Program Controls Analyst

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Program Controls Analyst to support senior leadership within NASA. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Responsibilities include managing communications, developing reports, and coordinating program activities. Candidates with 0-3 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office are encouraged to apply. This position requires public trust clearance and offers opportunities for growth in program management.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience in program support, project coordination, or analytical roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for executive briefing development.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior program leadership by ensuring priorities, actions, and communications are managed.
• Develop and maintain executive-level briefings and reports for stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and executing program meetings and technical reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Overview

APEX TK is seeking a Program Controls Analyst to provide direct support to senior program leadership in a dynamic, mission-focused environment supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Huntsville, Alabama. This role shall enable leadership effectiveness through proactive coordination, program tracking, and executive-level communication support.

This is a junior-level position ideal for candidates with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills who are looking to grow within program management, systems engineering, and federal program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior program leadership by functioning as an XO/Chief of Staff-type role, ensuring priorities, actions, and communications are effectively managed
• Coordinate, develop, and maintain executive-level briefings, reports, and slide decks for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of program meetings, technical reviews, and leadership engagements
• Capture and track action items, decisions, and risks, ensuring timely follow-up and closure
• Maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverable tracking tools to support program execution and reporting
• Interface with cross-functional teams to synchronize inputs for briefings, reports, and deliverables
• Provide support in the development and maintenance of program documentation, dashboards, and status reports
• Assist in identifying program risks, issues, and dependencies, and support mitigation tracking efforts
• Ensure alignment of communications and materials with customer expectations and mission objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in program support, project coordination, or analytical roles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), with emphasis on executive briefing development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for senior audiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain) is required

Desired Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Experience supporting federal government or DoD/NASA programs
• Familiarity with program controls, scheduling, or risk management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Exposure to systems engineering or technical program environments
• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a coordination or staff role