Senior Program Analyst

Akima; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) in the United States is seeking an experienced program/operations analyst to support acquisition management and senior leadership.

The role involves gathering information for managers, analyzing processes for efficiency, developing practical solutions, and maintaining program milestones and documentation. Strong analytical, budgeting, and communication skills are essential, with a Secret clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field is desired.
• Associate’s degree with four additional years of related professional experience may substitute for BA/BS.
• 10+ years of experience supporting acquisition management is desired.
• Analytical methods to evaluate management processes, organizational effectiveness, and program performance.
• Experience developing program documentation and financial materials.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis experience.
• Experience conducting work measurement studies and efficiency reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information for managers and customers.
• Analyze structures, processes, and resource requirements to improve efficiency.
• Develop practical solutions to complex management challenges.
• Maintain program milestones and progress documentation.
• Prepare and maintain financial, acquisition, and training documentation.
• Provide budgeting and financial analysis support.
• Conduct work measurement studies and workload impact analyses.
• Use automated management information systems for analysis and reporting.
• Support senior leadership with analytical insights.
• Develop and maintain policies supporting program requirements.
• Prepare complex technical documentation and briefings.
• Conduct reviews to evaluate processes and compliance.
• Deliver technical presentations to leadership and customers.
• Collaborate with managers and cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management preferred

Associate’s degree + 4 years relevant experience

10+ years acquisition management experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of management functions, processes, and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by program and project managers and customers.
• Analyze organizational structures, management processes, work methods, procedures, and resource requirements to identify opportunities for improving management effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Draw conclusions and develop practical solutions to complex management and organizational challenges.
• Develop and maintain program and project milestones, progress monitoring documentation, and other program management materials.
• Prepare and maintain financial, acquisition, quality control, maintenance, training, and other program or project documentation as required.
• Provide management, budgeting, and financial analysis support to program and project teams.
• Conduct work measurement studies, program and project operational efficiency reviews, cost studies, and workload change impact analyses.
• Utilize automated management information systems to perform fact-finding, analytical, reporting, and advisory functions.
• Support major Command-level mission requirements and provide analytical support to senior program and organizational leadership.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures in support of program and organizational requirements.
• Prepare complex technical documentation, reports, briefings, and other program-related materials.
• Conduct technical and programmatic reviews to evaluate processes, performance, and compliance with established requirements.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and briefings to program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Management, or another relevant field is desired.
• An Associate’s degree (AA/AS) and four (4) additional years of related professional experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree.
• 10 or more years of professional experience supporting acquisition management is desired.
• Demonstrated experience applying analytical methods and techniques to evaluate management processes, organizational effectiveness, resource utilization, and program performance.
• Experience developing program or project documentation, milestones, progress reports, financial documentation, or other management materials.
• Experience providing budgeting, financial analysis, acquisition, or program management support.
• Experience conducting work measurement studies, efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload impact analyses.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex technical documentation and deliver presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with program managers, customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs.
• Experience supporting Command-level mission requirements.
• Experience with acquisition management and related program processes.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience using automated management information systems for analytical, reporting, and advisory functions.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary programs and working directly with government customers and senior leadership.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be hired but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-26135

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

80,000-125,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

Work Where it Matters

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job ID

26135-en-us