Senior Program Analyst

Saalex; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care for employees & family

Retirement plan (401k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short/Long-term disability

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock option benefit

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Lexington Park, MD is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide Acquisition Category Management and Integration (ACMI) support for DoD programs, focusing on acquisition planning, program documentation, reporting, milestone tracking, and program execution.

The successful candidate will work with Program Managers, IPTs, SMEs, and government stakeholders to ensure documentation, reporting, cost, schedule, and performance metrics are effectively managed throughout the

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience with an MA/MS degree, 7-10 years with a BA/BS, or >10 years with advanced certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and lifecycle activities.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition documentation & milestone packages.
• Experience supporting program reporting, metrics collection, cost and schedule tracking, and executive briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain acquisition and milestone documentation (AP, ASR, APBA).
• Track status and approvals of acquisition documents with SMEs and Program Managers.
• Support IPTs by participating in meetings, risk groups, and management boards.
• Create briefing materials for PMRs, executive reviews, and portfolio reviews.
• Manage program reporting requirements (RDAIS, AMS, APHM, PMA-205 metrics).
• Coordinate data calls for PMA-205 and PAE leadership.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

MA/MS degree

BA/BS degree

Advanced certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

AMS (Acquisition Management System)

RDAIS

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Analyst in Lexington Park, MD. This position provides Acquisition Category Management and Integration (ACMI) support and is responsible for acquisition planning, program documentation, reporting, milestone tracking, and program execution activities in support of Department of Defense acquisition programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $125K - $140k (Depending on Experience)

Work Location: Full onsite (Travel may be required to support field installations)

Position Summary

The Program Analyst provides acquisition and program management support for Navy and Department of Defense programs under the Tactical Air Range Integration Facility (TARIF) effort. This position supports requirements development, acquisition planning, program execution, reporting, milestone documentation, and compliance with applicable DoD and SECNAV 5000-series acquisition directives.

The successful candidate will work closely with Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and government stakeholders to ensure acquisition documentation, reporting requirements, cost, schedule, and performance metrics are effectively managed and communicated throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Essential Functions

Manage, review, develop, draft, revise, and maintain acquisition and milestone documentation, including:

• Acquisition Category Designation Requests
• Acquisition Plans (AP)
• Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR)
• Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBA)
  

Track the status, review cycle, and approval progress of acquisition documentation and coordinate updates with SMEs and Program Managers.

Support designated Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by participating in recurring meetings, Risk Working Groups, and Management Boards.

Develop briefing materials and supporting content for:

• Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Executive Review Boards
• Portfolio Reviews
• Milestone Decision Briefs
• Other leadership and acquisition presentations.
  

Manage acquisition and program reporting requirements, including:

• RDAIS
• Acquisition Management System (AMS)
• Acquisition Program Health Monitor (APHM)
• PMA-205 program metrics
• DELT and PAE-level reporting requirements.
  

Manage biweekly LTE PMT reports to ensure procurements are accurately reported, aligned to schedule, and executed according to program plans.

Track and manage program cost, schedule, performance metrics, and delivery milestones in coordination with the ACMI IPT Lead.

Coordinate acquisition-related data calls and information requests for PMA-205 and PAE leadership organizations.

Maintain acquisition program records, approvals, and signed documentation within SharePoint and Microsoft Teams repositories.

Update the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development & Acquisition Information System (RDAIS) and provide quarterly program updates as required.

Ensure acquisition activities remain compliant with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy acquisition policies and directives.

Other duties as assigned.

Measures of Success

The Program Analyst provides accurate, timely, and compliant acquisition support that enables program leadership to effectively manage cost, schedule, performance, and acquisition milestones. Success is demonstrated through high-quality documentation, reliable reporting, proactive coordination with stakeholders, and effective support of program decision-making processes. Based on responsibilities described in the source document.

Required

• 5-7 years of relevant experience with an MA/MS degree, 7-10 years of relevant experience with a BA/BS degree, or more than 10 years of relevant experience with advanced certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and acquisition lifecycle activities.
• Experience developing, reviewing, managing, and maintaining acquisition documentation and milestone packages.
• Experience supporting program reporting, metrics collection, cost and schedule tracking, and executive-level briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaboration tools to manage program information and documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Program Managers, IPTs, government customers, and technical stakeholders.

Desired

• Familiarity with:
• RDAIS
• AMS
• APHM
• PMA-205 acquisition processes and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting Navy aviation, range operations, or defense acquisition programs.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and acquisition milestone documentation.
• Knowledge of DoD and SECNAV 5000-series acquisition policies and directives.
• Experience working within Integrated Product Team (IPT) environments.

Education/Years of Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience with an MA/MS degree, 7-10 years of relevant experience with a BA/BS degree, or more than 10 years of relevant experience with advanced certifications.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

• Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit