Senior Program Analyst

Akima; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks an experienced program management professional to support acquisition management for government programs. You will analyze organizational processes, develop milestones, and produce program documentation while collaborating with customers and senior leaders.

The role requires strong analytical, budgeting, and communication skills and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for BA/BS.
• 10+ years of professional experience in acquisition management preferred.
• Experience applying analytical methods to evaluate management processes and performance.
• Experience developing program or project documentation and milestones.
• Experience budgeting, financial analysis, and acquisition support.
• Experience conducting work measurement studies and efficiency reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical docs and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with program managers, customers, and senior leadership.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by program managers and customers.
• Analyze structures, processes, and resource needs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Draw conclusions and develop practical solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop and maintain program milestones and progress documentation.
• Prepare and maintain financial, acquisition, and other program materials.
• Provide budgeting and financial analysis support to teams.
• Conduct work measurement studies and workload analysis.
• Use management information systems for reporting and advisory functions.
• Support senior leadership with analytical insights and presentations.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for program requirements.
• Prepare complex technical documentation, reports, and briefings.
• Review processes to evaluate performance and compliance.
• Deliver technical presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Program management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Associate’s degree with 4+ years experience substituted for BA/BS

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Work Where it Matters

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.

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.