Senior Program Analyst - Program Management & Executive Communications

Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc.; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

401K

PTO

Federal holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ataero is seeking a Senior Program/Project Management Analyst to support NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters PMA-261. The role turns program, contract and financial information into executive briefings and recommendations to balance readiness, modernization, affordability and schedule.

This on-site, full-time contract role is based in Patuxent River, MD, through December 2026 (contingent on award). Requirements include an MA or MS and 10+ years of PM analysis, plus an active Secret clearance

Qualifications

• MA or MS degree.
• 10+ years of program, project or management analysis experience.
• Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Gather and reconcile inputs from IPTs to assess program performance, funding, milestones, risks and issues.
• Conduct program, contract and financial analysis for H-53 development, production, fielding and sustainment.
• Develop executive briefings, decision papers and management reports explaining status and recommended actions.
• Create PowerPoint presentations using Excel pivot data to show trends.
• Coordinate leadership data calls and track actions with stakeholders.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel pivot tables

Executive briefings

Financial analysis

Education

MA or MS degree

Job description

Ataero is Hiring!

Senior Program/Project Management Analyst - Program Management & Executive Communications

Full Time - Contract

Dec 2026 (Contingent – Based on contract award)

On-site

Patuxent River, MD

Who we are:

Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. DBA Ataero is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO compliant. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.

We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We thank you for taking the time to apply to our positions and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Program/Project Management Analyst to support NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261). The office supports CH-53E Super Stallion sustainment and CH-53K King Stallion capability delivery. This role turns program, contract and financial information into executive briefings and recommendations that help leadership balance fleet readiness, modernization priorities, affordability and schedule commitments.

Responsibilities

• Gather and reconcile inputs from PMA-261 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to assess program performance, funding, milestones, risks and emerging issues.
• Support program, contract and financial management analysis for H-53 development, production, fielding and sustainment activities.
• Develop executive briefings, decision papers, talking points and management reports that explain program status, tradeoffs and recommended actions.
• Use Excel pivot tables and pivot charts to analyze trends and present program information through clear PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate leadership data calls, maintain action-item tracking and follow up with technical, acquisition, logistics and financial stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• MA or MS degree.
• More than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 10 years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD program management, contract management and/or financial management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel, with demonstrated use of pivot tables and pivot charts.
• Proven ability to gather pertinent programmatic information and develop strategic communications and compelling narratives for executive-level stakeholders.

Benefits We Have to Offer:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan – including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• PTO(Paid time off)
• All Federal Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance and professional training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications

Travel Required

Occasional