Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant

Nira Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRA, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the FAA, working directly with a federal executive.

The role provides senior-level analytical and administrative support for critical FAA services and aviation systems programs, both onsite and within a fast-paced executive environment. The ideal candidate brings a Master’s degree with 7+ years (or a Bachelor's with 10+ years) in technical/business fields, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 7+ years in technical, business, or management fields; OR Bachelor's with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; critical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team environments.
• Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct executive-level support to FAA leadership, managing workflow, tasking, and priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and staff products requiring executive review, approval, or signature.
• Manage and maintain complex calendars and schedules; coordinate meetings, briefings, and executive engagements.
• Track action items, taskings, and data calls; collect responses and provide synthesized inputs to the FAA executive.
• Prepare, review, and edit briefing materials, reports, and presentation slides for executive meetings.
• Support development and refinement of policies, processes, and procedures.
• Review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and applicability prior to executive submission.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure timely outputs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree plus 7+ years in technical/business/management

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Position Overview:

NIRA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The selected candidate will work directly with a federal executive, providing senior-level analytical, administrative, and executive support for critical FAA services and aviation systems programs.

Position Overview:

NIRA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The selected candidate will work directly with a federal executive, providing senior-level analytical, administrative, and executive support for critical FAA services and aviation systems programs.

This role requires a seasoned professional who can work onsite, operate in a fast-paced executive environment, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment while handling sensitive information. The ideal candidate will be closely involved in the executive's day-to-day responsibilities related to planning, execution, and implementation of FAA initiatives and will play a key role in ensuring efficient operations and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct executive-level support to FAA leadership, managing workflow, tasking, and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate and staff products requiring executive review, approval, or signature
• Manage and maintain complex calendars and schedules, coordinate meetings, briefings, and executive engagements
• Track action items, taskings, and data calls; collect responses, analyze information, and provide synthesized inputs to the FAA executive
• Prepare, review, and edit briefing materials, reports, and presentation slides in support of executive meetings and initiatives
• Support the development and refinement of policies, processes, and procedures
• Review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and applicability prior to executive submission
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure timely and high-quality outputs
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

• Master's degree with seven (7)+ years of experience in a technical (math, science, engineering), business, or management field, Or, Bachelor's degree with Ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and critical-thinking ability
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented environments
• Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Experience using video conferencing and collaboration platforms
• Strong data analysis, program evaluation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to leverage information technology to support business and programmatic needs
• Professional discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or executive-level information

Other Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.