Senior Defense Program Analyst & Action Officer

Mayvin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Analyst/Action Officer at the Washington Navy Yard to support a Government Program Manager in executing a complex program.

You will provide programmatic, technical, and acquisition support, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking status, and assisting with budget development and justification to ensure mission readiness. The role requires a strong background in program management within defense or federal programs, with a focus on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing complex and technical programs.
• Experience with Navy POM, Budget planning cycle, and PBIS.
• Exposure to Navy EOD operations.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience supporting a US Navy or Joint acquisition program.
• Knowledgeable in Navy Acquisition process.
• Ability to generate, evaluate, and guide technical reports, briefings, and other stakeholder communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to quickly turn-around requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support assisting the Program Manager and Asst Program Manager run all aspects of their program.
• Support the generation of acquisition plans and strategies.
• Develop cost estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Help coordinate cross-functional teams from government and industry to facilitate the delivery of reliable, scalable technical solutions.
• Develop and propose Course Of Actions (COAs) and recommendations.
• Draft and prepare briefings, staffing plans, monthly reviews.
• Track actions/minutes and maintain continuity of accountability.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather requirements, align priorities, and support milestone achievement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across DoD and industry to inform capability development and milestone planning.

Skills

Program management

Budget planning

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, National Security, Management, or related

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mayvin, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Analyst/Action Officer at the Washington Navy Yard to support a Government Program Manager in executing a complex program.

You will provide programmatic, technical, and acquisition support, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking status, and assisting with budget development and justification to ensure mission readiness. The role requires a strong background in program management within defense or federal programs, with a focus on cross-functional