Program Management Analyst

Precise Systems; Town of Maryland (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Management Analyst to support vital Foreign Military Sales programs. This role involves coordinating with various teams, analyzing program performance, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management and data analysis, with a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional growth opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in defense programs, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Holiday Pay

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of experience in program management.
• BA/BS degree required; experience supporting NAVAIR programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support program requirements and schedules for Foreign Military Sales.
• Analyze program performance metrics and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare documentation for program reviews.

Skills

Program Management

Data Analysis

Cost Analysis

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT)

Job description

Program Management Analyst

Job Location

Patuxent River, Maryland

Tracking Code

PSPAXRSSCO/2025/3955

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are currently seeking a Program Management Analyst, Journeyman to support PMA-281 at the Patuxent River, MD Program Office. The Program Management Analyst will support the NAVPMS IPT Lead.

Functional Description: Supports the efforts and actions of the Case Manager/Program Manager/Team Lead for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Supports program requirements, program schedules and performs other related tasks in support of FMS pre-case, case execution, reconciliation and case closure activities, in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) as well as applicable DoD Acquisition policy guidance.Assist the Program/Case Manager in the execution of all assigned program activities.

Duties:

• Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate, attend and participate in IPT and prime contractor meetings, requirements reviews, design reviews, logistics program reviews, system working group meetings, technical interchange meetings, program review meetings, test planning meetings, and other meetings as required/directed and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.


• Collect and distribute action items from program meetings after receiving Government approval of the content and format of the documents. Maintain an issue and action item database to support the Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead and government systems engineers in managing the lifecycle of product issues and actions. Track action items to closure.


• Coordinate and participate in working groups, meetings, and conferences with other Program Manager, Air (PMAs) offices, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Navy and other military services to coordinate program plans, road maps, and reviews of potential technologies that may aid in accomplishing domestic programs.


• Collect and perform analysis on targeted program performance metrics from data and program documentation received from hardware and software suppliers and field activities. Analyze program performance metrics data, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Performance Management data, fiscal planning documentation, reporting and performance metrics. This includes supporting the tracking of cost, schedule and performance indicators, critical path review and risk analysis.


• Support planning activities to include presenting alternative funding or acquisition strategies and cost estimates for new program requirements for Government consideration and appropriate action. Enter planning data in the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT) and other enterprise tools as appropriate for the data type and assigned project.


• Review program progress and track status of vendor critical contract deadlines to identify and report potential problems and/or issues with prime contractor schedule conflicts, resource scarcity, and proposed solutions.


• Provide analyses of requirements and schedules and evaluate and recommend changes to schedules and associated milestones to ensure compatibility with overall program objectives.


• Provide input and adjudicate comments on CDRLs.


• Analyze, evaluate, and provide recommendations for Total Ownership Cost (TOC), Should Cost, Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC)


• Support related source selection evaluations as permitted by law and regulation to include performing analyses of contract proposals, change proposals and technical changes including related on-site reviews at applicable facilities.


• Provide analyses of projected and actual systems cost, including program engineering requirements, logistics requirements, test and integration efforts, and contractor's cost, and potential product improvement initiatives. Provide recommendations to support each initiative, their potential return on investment, and associated risk to the program.


• Perform cost/benefit analyses, cost trade-off analyses, business case analyses, cost variance analyses, and/or present value analyses to support the programs in balancing mission requirements, system constraints, performance, and provide technical input to support the preparation or revision of related acquisition documentation.


• Provide recommendations and alternatives in support of program execution, spend plan development, out-year planning, and the creation of POM issue sheets as related to the Planning, Program, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE) process. Contribute to the development of white papers, quad charts and trade studies.


• Develop and disseminate weekly status reports on fielding and deployments to both government and industry.


• Coordinate with NAVAIR Public Affairs Office for all media inquiries and public release of program information and/or program status to include coordination with the Integrated Product Team Leads to ensure that products are releasable.


• Maintain program coordination with NAVAIR technology certification offices in order to track inputs and impacts into the program leadership objectives and program vision


• Develop, update and maintain higher-level technology and/or programmatic roadmaps (e.g. PEO(U&W) Flight Plan; OPNAV Aviation Capability Evolution Plans) that support capability strategies and industry day events.


• Assess industry prime performer subcontracts for timely award, proper requirements flow-down, and the impacts of identified risks and issues.

Required Experience: A Journeyman level person within a labor category has 3 to 10 years of experience and a BA/BS degree. A Journeyman level person typically performs all functional duties independently.

Desired Experience: Journeyman - At least 2 years of experience supporting NAVAIR programs.

Required Education: Journeyman - BA/BS degree.

Allowable Substitutions: The following substitutions are permitted for this task order: 6 years additional work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Associates Degree plus 4 years' additional work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $44,054 to $115,325.33 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment and shared Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility allow us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.