Senior Program/Project/Management Analyst - NAS Patuxent River

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and Disability

401(k) Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated, a Veteran Owned small business, seeks a Senior Program / Project / Management Analyst for the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this senior role you will drive strategic program analysis, evaluate multi-million dollar budgets, and manage data workflows, change control, and performance metrics to support readiness and lifecycle sustainability of naval aviation systems.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management.
• Expert-level understanding of the NAVAIR PMA environment and defense procurement pathways.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and senior leadership report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to evaluate high-level program objectives.
• Critique and synthesize budgets, statuses, and schedules to inform risk assessments for leadership.
• Lead complex analyses to support decisions, trade studies, and long-range strategies.
• Manage data across aircraft, weapons, and sustainment programs and ensure data integrity.
• Support configuration change control, milestone documentation, and data lifecycle processes.
• Create executive summaries and reports for senior military and civilian stakeholders.

Skills

Program analysis

Defense acquisition

Project management

Analytical modeling

Technical writing

Education

MA or MS degree

Tools

MS Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

The Position:

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a Senior Program / Project / Management Analyst to drive strategic program analysis and operational planning for the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. In this senior capacity, you will serve as a principal advisor, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to evaluate complex program objectives, cross-reference multi-million dollar budgets, and track high-visibility acquisition schedules. You will govern data management workflows and change control processes, providing critical decision support that directly impacts the readiness and lifecycle sustainability of naval aviation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to evaluate high-level program/project objectives, identifying critical-path constraints and delivering actionable mitigation strategies.
• Critique and synthesize cross-functional requirements, execution statuses, budgets, and master schedules to provide comprehensive risk assessments to leadership.
• Lead complex management, technical, or business case analyses to support structural program decisions, trade-off studies, and long-range acquisition strategies.
• Direct the collection, integration, organization, and translation of vast data sets spanning aircraft, weapons, project acquisition, and product sustainment programs.
• Enforce and optimize government-instituted processes for configuration change control management, official milestone documentation, and technical data management lifecycles.
• Establish tracking frameworks for overarching program milestones and schedules, authoring executive summaries and technical reports for senior military and civilian stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management performing the functional duties described above.
• Expert-level understanding of the NAVAIR program office (PMA) environment, defense procurement pathways, and formal milestone review structures.
• Elite analytical and predictive modeling capabilities, mastery of project management suites (e.g., MS Project, advanced Excel), and exceptional technical writing skills suitable for senior leadership review.

Why Join ACET:

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer:

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards program that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of our workforce. Our offerings are designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and well-being.

• Employee benefits include the following:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that all compensation, benefits, and policies are subject to change at the company's discretion. While we make every effort to provide advance notice of changes, adjustments may occur based on business needs, economic conditions, and industry standards.

**Must be US Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Drug Free Workplace:

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Aff irmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.