Engineering Program Analyst

AnaVation•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

AnaVation is seeking a proactive and technically adept Engineering Program Analyst to provide support to our customer. In this role, you will support the development and execution of advanced DoD research and technology programs. The ideal candidate has an engineering background and is skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, actionable programmatic materials. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from detailed technical analysis and schedule development to stakeholder coordination and strategic documentation. This position is perfect for a technical professional who excels at program execution and wants to make a direct impact on critical DoD technology initiatives.

Requirements

Education: Bachelorâs degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) or a related technical field is required.
Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in a technical or defense program environment, with a strong preference for experience in strategic planning and project management.
Technical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze technical programs, particularly within the power and energy sector or related DoD technology fields.
Military/DoD Background: Experience in defense acquisition, project management, or military leadership is highly desirable.
Security Clearance: Must currently possess an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree such as a Master of Science in Engineering or an MBA.
An active Top Secret security clearance.
Direct, hands-on experience preparing documentation and analysis for the DoD POM/BES process.

Responsibilities

Technical & Programmatic Support: Create detailed technical and programmatic PowerPoint charts, develop and maintain realistic project schedules, and perform critical path analysis to track progress.
Analysis & Documentation: Draft technical information papers, summarize complex strategic documents, and perform analysis on power and energy programs to support leadership decisions.
Stakeholder & Meeting Management: Coordinate with a diverse range of stakeholders across government agencies and private industry. Prepare for meetings, run them efficiently, and document key decisions and action items.
Strategic Budget Cycle Support: Directly assist in translating technical program plans and engineering analyses into required documentation for the annual DoD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES).