Senior Program Management Analyst (AUKUS)

ITC Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ITC Defense is seeking a Senior Program Management Analyst to support strategic initiatives in the Submarine Industrial Base and AUKUS programs. This role provides programmatic support to high-visibility defense initiatives that strengthen international partnerships and advance critical submarine industrial capabilities.

Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, the Senior Program Analyst will help ensure effective program execution, cross-functional coordination, and alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, or related field.
• Minimum ten years of experience in defense acquisition, program management, submarine, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Minimum five years of experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, AUKUS, and export control regulations.
• Experience executing complex international defense programs with schedules, budgets, risk management, and reporting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with U.S. Government customers, international partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of international defense programs with compliance to ITAR, EAR, FMS, and other export controls.
• Serve as liaison among U.S. Government customers, foreign partners, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules, budgets, risk plans, and contract deliverables.
• Collaborate with industry partners to enhance submarine industrial base capacity and readiness.
• Prepare executive-level briefings and program status reports for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Crisis/risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Contingent upon Task Order Award

Location: REMOTE (United States)

Position: Senior Program Management Analyst

Overview ITC Defense is seeking a Senior Program Management Analyst to support strategic initiatives focused on the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and AUKUS programs. This position provides programmatic support to high-visibility defense initiatives that strengthen international partnerships and advance critical submarine industrial capabilities. Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, the Senior Program Analyst will help ensure effective program execution, cross-functional coordination, and alignment with customer objectives while supporting the continued growth and success of complex defense programs.

What You’ll Do

• Support end-to-end execution of international defense programs while ensuring compliance with applicable contract requirements, ITAR, EAR, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and other U.S. export control regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison among U.S. Government customers, foreign military partners, commercial suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams to support successful program execution.
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules, budgets, risk mitigation plans, and contract deliverables to ensure program objectives are achieved within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Support Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and AUKUS initiatives by collaborating with industry partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to enhance industrial capacity, workforce capability, and mission readiness.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, program status reports, and other customer-facing deliverables.
• Support workforce planning and staffing activities necessary to meet program requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure successful execution.
• Maintain effective coordination with engineering, legal, compliance, supply chain, and other internal stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
• Travel periodically to Washington, D.C., and other customer or partner locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience supporting defense acquisition, program management, submarine, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), AUKUS-related defense initiatives, and other applicable export control regulations.
• Experience supporting the execution of complex international defense programs, including schedules, budgets, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and program reporting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with U.S. Government customers, international partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), or other U.S. Government defense organizations.
• Experience supporting international defense programs involving allied governments or foreign military organizations.
• Experience supporting U.S. prime shipbuilders, defense suppliers, and industrial base or manufacturing initiatives related to submarine or naval programs.
• Familiarity with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and additional U.S. Government acquisition and export control frameworks.
• Prior military service or experience with a defense contractor.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related discipline.

Why work at ITC Defense:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

We are an organization of many diverse business opportunities, but each and every one of them centers around our people. ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. ITC Defense welcomes resume submissions directly from individual job seekers. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be honored.

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