Project Analyst

SAIC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Panama City, Florida is seeking a motivated Project Analyst to support a fast-paced production and R&D program. You will assist the Program Manager with day-to-day tasks, track deliverables, maintain schedules, and prepare briefings for leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in program management support within DoD contracting, strong written and verbal communication, and proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint. On-site work with possible travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in program management support, project coordination, or a related DoD contracting environment

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program execution across Panama City Beach and Bedford sites
• Track and manage program deliverables, action items, and deadlines across all contract vehicles
• Maintain the program Team Site, SharePoint folders, and document repository for current, organized docs
• Coordinate inputs for weekly status reports from functional leads and consolidate for leadership
• Monitor CDRL deliverable schedules and ensure timely submission to Government customer
• Help prepare briefing materials, presentations, and program reviews for leadership audiences
• Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with the Program Manager and Production Manager(s)
• Track production schedule milestones and flag risks or variances to the Program Manager
• Support Project Controller in tracking burn rates, spend plans, and funding status
• Maintain risk register with owners updating probability, impact, and mitigation status
• Flag new risks or issues to the Program Manager for assessment

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2615481

Location Panama City, FL, US

Date Posted 2026-08-10

Category Program Management

Subcategory Project Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

DescriptionSAIC is seeking a motivated, driven, and invested Project Analyst to join our team in Panama City, Florida.

The Project Analyst will support all aspects of a production and R&D program at the Panama City Beach, Florida location. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility program. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic production and Government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program execution activities across both the Panama City Beach and Bedford, Indiana production facilities
• Track and manage program deliverables, action items, and deadlines across all active contract vehicles and the follow-on FFP IDIQ
• Maintain the program Team Site, SharePoint folders, and document repository to ensure all program documentation is current, organized, and accessible to the appropriate team members
• Coordinate inputs for weekly status reports from all functional leads and consolidate into the Government-facing and internal leadership report templates
• Monitor and track CDRL deliverable schedules and ensure timely submission to the Government customer
• Participate in all program meetings including weekly customer status calls, internal team syncs, and leadership reviews
• Prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, and distribute action items following all program meetings
• Track action item closure and follow up with owners to ensure timely resolution
• Support preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and program reviews for customer and leadership audiences
• Maintain and update the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in coordination with the Program Manager and Production Manager(s)
• Track production schedule milestones against planned delivery dates and flag risks or schedule variances to the Program Manager
• Support the Project Controller in tracking burn rates, spend plans, and funding status across all contract vehicles
• Help maintain the program risk register and ensure risk owners are updating probability, impact, and mitigation status on a regular basis
• Flag new risks or issues identified during meetings or status reviews to the Program Manager for assessment

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelors and three (3) years or more of related experience; Masters and one (1) year of related experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in program management support, project coordination, or a related role in a DoW contracting or defense manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting Government contracts including tracking deliverables, managing schedules, and coordinating across geographically dispersed teams
• Experience with contract vehicles such as IDIQ, FFP, cost-reimbursable, or OTA contracts preferred
• Prior experience supporting production programs or manufacturing environments a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite -- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for document management and team collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence and reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, CDRL management, and Government reporting preferred
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint or similar ERP systems a plus

Clearance

• Active SECRET clearance required at time of hire
• Must be able to maintain clearance throughout the period of performance