Senior Program Management Analyst

Sumaria Systems LLC; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumaria Systems, LLC seeks a Senior Program Management Analyst to support PMA-265 F/A-18 and EA-18G programs under the NAVAIR arm, providing program, budget, and acquisition management support and data-driven recommendations to meet mission objectives.

The role requires 10+ years in program management, an active Secret clearance, and strong collaboration with IPTs across government and contractor teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; additional relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• 10+ years performing duties consistent with program, project, or acquisition management support.
• Active Secret security clearance required; ability to perform complex, high-visibility assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Support program, project, and acquisition management activities for PMA-265 F/A-18 and EA-18G programs.
• Develop budgets, monitor financial execution, and support PPBE activities including POM submissions and budget reporting.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and maintain acquisition documentation per DoD/SECNAV policies and procedures.
• Prepare and support acquisition reporting products (SARs, DAES submissions, RDAIS inputs) and other status reports.
• Coordinate PPAs, PIDs, ROMs, COUs, SOWs, CDRLs, and procurement schedules.
• Provide configuration/data management including CCB facilitation, ECP tracking, and technical data reviews.
• Conduct cost, schedule, performance, business case, and trade studies for decision-making.
• Maintain Integrated Government Schedules (IGS) and track milestones and action items.
• Support risk management, maintain risk databases, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare white papers, briefings, quad charts, and executive-level documentation.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and IPTs to support objectives and acquisition initiatives.
• Support foreign disclosure reviews and release readiness analyses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Acquisition Management, or a related discipline

Tools

Navy ERP

PBIS

SharePoint

CSPT

IDE

Job description

Senior Program Management Analyst

**This position is contingent on contract award**

Location: This is a hybrid position, with approximately 28% of work performed at Government sites (Patuxent River, MD and Norfolk, VA) and the remainder at the contractor site, with telework subject to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval.

Clearance Requirement: Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance commensurate with the DD Form 254; access to classified information up to Secret is required.

Years of Experience: Over 10 years performing the duties described herein.

Position Overview

Sumaria Systems, LLC seeks a Senior Program Management Analyst to support PMA-265 F/A-18 and EA-18G programs under the Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs (PEO(T)), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The selected candidate will provide program, project, and acquisition management support across the F/A-18 and EA-18G portfolio, supporting budget development and execution, acquisition planning, schedule management, configuration management, and program analysis activities. The Senior Program/Project Management Analyst will analyze program requirements, acquisition status, budgets, and schedules; develop and maintain acquisition and program documentation; and provide data-driven recommendations to support program execution and decision-making. The successful candidate will collaborate with Government leadership and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support high-visibility, mission-critical acquisition efforts and ensure program objectives are achieved in accordance with DoD and SECNAV policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Program/Project Management Analyst shall:

• Support program, project, and acquisition management activities for PMA-265 F/A-18 and EA-18G programs.
• Develop budgets, monitor financial execution, and support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including POM submissions, spend plans, budget drills, and financial reporting.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and maintain acquisition documentation in accordance with DoD and SECNAV acquisition policies and procedures.
• Prepare and support acquisition reporting products, including SARs, DAES submissions, RDAIS inputs, and other program status reports.
• Support procurement planning activities, including development and tracking of PPAs, PIDs, ROMs, COUs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and procurement schedules.
• Provide configuration and data management support, including Configuration Control Board (CCB) facilitation, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) tracking, configuration audits, and technical data reviews.
• Conduct cost, schedule, performance, business case, and trade studies to support program decision-making and resource planning.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Government Schedules (IGS), monitor program milestones, and track action items to completion.
• Support risk management activities, including maintaining risk databases, facilitating risk boards, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and coordinate white papers, briefings, quad charts, meeting materials, status reports, and executive-level documentation.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and contractor personnel to support program objectives and acquisition initiatives.
• Support foreign disclosure reviews and release readiness analyses in accordance with applicable Government policy.
• Provide independent recommendations to improve acquisition processes, program execution, and overall mission effectiveness.
• Perform complex, high-visibility assignments independently and provide guidance and mentorship to junior personnel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Acquisition Management, or a related discipline.
  • Additional relevant experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• 10+ years performing duties consistent with program, project, or acquisition management support.
• Experience applying advanced analytical techniques to evaluate program objectives, acquisition status, budgets, schedules, and program performance.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, preferably within NAVAIR or Naval Aviation environments.
• Experience supporting Government documentation, configuration management, and data management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform complex, high-visibility assignments and provide leadership to junior personnel.
• Active Secret security clearance required. As a Senior-level resource, the selected candidate must demonstrate the proven ability to perform all assigned duties independently on the most complex, high-visibility, and mission-critical aspects of the program, and to oversee the work of less senior personnel.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting NAVAIR acquisition programs.
• Direct experience supporting PMA-265, PEO(T), F/A-18, or EA-18G acquisition and lifecycle management activities.
• Experience supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities.
• Familiarity with Navy acquisition processes, Government documentation workflows, and configuration management processes.
• Experience supporting acquisition reporting, program scheduling, and risk management activities.
• Experience using Navy and DoD financial, acquisition, program management, and collaboration systems, including Navy ERP, PBIS, SharePoint, CSPT, IDE, and related Government business tools.

Why Join Sumaria?

Join a trusted Department of Defense partner with more than 40 years of supporting mission-critical programs. Sumaria offers competitive compensation, challenging work, and opportunities to contribute to national security.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sumaria Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.