Senior Program Analyst

Jobtailor; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland seeks a senior acquisition program manager to provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support for NGJ In‑Service programs, advising leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and risk.

The role requires 8+ years of DoD experience, with a focus on NAVAIR programs and acquisition processes. Responsibilities include coordinating IPTs, developing executive briefings, and maintaining budget and program metrics, while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, logistics, or sustainment programs.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR programs and acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, executive briefings, and program reports.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support for NGJ In‑Service programs, advising leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Analyze program requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and acquisition documentation, including SOWs, J&As, PIDs, and related procurement artifacts.
• Develop executive‑level briefings, reports, and presentations for Government and industry stakeholders.
• Lead coordination of IPT activities, action item tracking, meeting support, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor financial planning and budget execution while maintaining program metrics and reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex Excel‑based tracking tools and data analysis products.
• Collaborate with Government and industry partners to support acquisition, sustainment, and program execution efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on program management best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support for NGJ In‑Service programs, advising leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Analyze program requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and acquisition documentation, including SOWs, J&As, PIDs, and related procurement artifacts.
• Develop executive‑level briefings, reports, and presentations for Government and industry stakeholders.
• Lead coordination of IPT activities, action item tracking, meeting support, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor financial planning and budget execution while maintaining program metrics and reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex Excel‑based tracking tools and data analysis products.
• Collaborate with Government and industry partners to support acquisition, sustainment, and program execution efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on program management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, logistics, or sustainment programs.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR programs and acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, executive briefings, and program reports.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.