Senior Programs Analyst

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Programs Analyst to join the Program Management team.

You will translate contractual requirements into actionable program plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment across proposal through delivery. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, operations, and customers in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of directly related experience.
• Experience developing and managing program plans, schedules, and budgets for complex programs.
• Ability to analyze requirements, identify risks, and translate into execution plans.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, management, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets for multiple, complex programs.
• Define requirements, milestones, dependencies, and execution priorities.
• Lead coordination for delivery schedules and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with leadership, suppliers, and customers to evaluate schedule changes.
• Coordinate program budgets and support financial planning across the lifecycle.
• Support proposal development to meet Statement of Work requirements.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and supplier-related planning.

Skills

Program planning

Schedules

Budgets

Cross-functional coordination

Clear communication

Judgment & decision-making

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

None

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Senior Programs Analyst

Location:

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115341

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programs Analyst to join our Program Management team and play a central role in planning, coordinating, and executing complex programs. In this role, you will turn contractual requirements into actionable program plans, integrated schedules, and budgets—helping ensure teams, suppliers, and customers remain aligned from proposal through delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized program professional who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges, collaborating across functions, and driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced defense technology environment.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets that support contractual requirements for multiple and/or large, complex programs.
• Establish detailed program plans and perform in-depth research to define requirements, milestones, dependencies, and execution priorities.
• Lead major coordination efforts for complex delivery schedules, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned on commitments and timing.
• Partner with program leadership, functional teams, suppliers, and customers to evaluate schedule changes and identify the most effective path forward.
• Coordinate program budgets and support financial planning activities across the program lifecycle.
• Support proposal development by identifying practical methods and execution approaches that meet Statement of Work requirements.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and support supplier-related planning activities.
• Provide work leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other team members.
• Champion DRS RADA’s mission, values, culture, and commitment to delivering for our customers.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with technical training and at least 8 years of directly related experience ; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing program plans, integrated schedules, and budgets for complex programs.
• Strong ability to analyze program requirements, identify risks and dependencies, and translate them into practical execution plans.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, management, and customers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal teams and external customers.
• Sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and a customer-focused approach to program execution.
• Proven ability to build trust, lead through influence, and support the development of others.

The salary range for this position is $107,089 - $150,000. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.