Senior DoD Program & Acquisition Analyst

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

ACET, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program / Project / Management Analyst to drive strategic program analysis and executive communications for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. The role requires 10+ years in defense program management and a DoD clearance.

You will build compelling executive briefs, manage complex analyses, and ensure rigorous data practices across schedules, budgets, and milestones in a challenging defense environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management.
• Experience across DoD program management, contract management, and financial management.
• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including pivot tables and pivot charts.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to evaluate high-level program objectives and identify constraints.
• Build high-impact presentations and executive briefs for senior leadership.
• Cross-reference requirements, execution statuses, budgets, and schedules to provide risk assessments.
• Lead complex analyses to support decisions, trade‑offs, and long‑range acquisition strategies.
• Enforce government processes for change control, milestone documentation, and data lifecycle management.
• Architect tracking frameworks for program milestones and present actionable metrics.

Skills

Program management

Financial management

Executive communication

Data analysis

DoD program knowledge

Education

MA/MS degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

The Position:

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking high-caliber Senior Program / Project / Management Analysts designated as Key Personnelto drive strategic program analysis, operational planning, and executive communications for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this critical leadership support role, you will serve as a principal advisor, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to evaluate complex program objectives, cross-reference multi-million dollar budgets, and track high-visibility acquisition schedules.

You will govern data management workflows and transform complex data into compelling, strategic narratives for executive-level defense stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to evaluate high-level heavy-lift program objectives, identifying critical-path constraints and delivering actionable mitigation strategies.
• Gather, synthesize, and interpret pertinent programmatic info to build high-impact presentations, strategic communication plans, and executive briefs for senior leadership.
• Critique and cross-reference cross-functional requirements, execution statuses, multi-year budgets, and integrated master schedules to provide comprehensive risk assessments.
• Lead complex management, technical, or business case analyses to support structural program decisions, trade-off studies, and long-range acquisition strategies.
• Enforce and optimize government-instituted processes for configuration change control management, official milestone documentation, and technical data management lifecycles.
• Architect tracking frameworks for overarching program milestones, leveraging advanced spreadsheet utilities to manipulate data and present actionable metrics.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management performing the functional duties described above.

Desired Domain & Technical Expertise:

• 10+ years of demonstrated, combined experience across DoD program management, contract management, and/or financial management.
• Advanced-level proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, explicitly demonstrating the ability to build and manipulate pivot tables and pivot charts in Excel and develop polished executive presentations in PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to extract raw program metrics and translate them into strategic communication and storytelling products tailored for executive-level stakeholders.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Why Join ACET:

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer:

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards program that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of our workforce. Our offerings are designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and well-being.

• Employee benefits include the following:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that all compensation, benefits, and policies are subject to change at the company's discretion. While we make every effort to provide advance notice of changes, adjustments may occur based on business needs, economic conditions, and industry standards.

**Must be US Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Drug Free Workplace:

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.