Program Analyst Senior

SAIC•Lakehurst, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides program analysis and management support to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) acquisition programs, including budget, financial, project management, and product sustainment activities. The role supports program working groups and Program Management Reviews, advises on technical, programmatic, and financial data calls, and consolidates cost, schedule, performance, requirements, objectives, and metrics tied to program objectives. The analyst participates in the System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and represents the Program Manager through design phases, including SETRs, Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and Change Implementation Boards (CIBs). The position also supports NAVAIR change management and ECP documentation, develops Procurement Initiation Documents and contract documentation sections B–J in accordance with the Uniform Contract Format, and applies Agile project management practices. The role prepares correspondence—including naval messages, business letters, action-item responses, and project or program execution evaluations and status updates—and develops PowerPoint presentations for Program Management Reviews, NAVSEA customers, ALRE conferences, working groups, readiness reviews, and other support activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 7 years of professional experience in program management, acquisitions, and configuration management.
Contracts acquisition experience.
Secret clearance required.
Experience with DoD Form DD1692 and NAVAIR Instruction 4130 and Workbook.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan, organize, and manage a comprehensive program involving varied components such as equipment, logistics, maintenance, and training.
Ability to interact with inter-competency teams to execute complex projects.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders with varying technical knowledge and viewpoints.
Hands-on exposure to AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), conversational AI workflows, and AI agent support automation or AI technical project management.

Responsibilities

Provide program analyst and management support to ALRE acquisition programs in budget, financial, project management, and product sustainment areas.
Participate in program working groups and Program Management Reviews.
Advise on technical, programmatic, and financial data calls.
Consolidate cost, schedule, performance, requirements, objectives, and metrics associated with program objectives.
Participate in the SETR process for Engineering Change Proposals.
Represent the Program Manager through design phases, including SETRs, CCBs, and CIBs.
Support the NAVAIR change management process and development of ECP documentation.
Develop Procurement Initiation Documents and contract documentation sections B–J in accordance with the Uniform Contract Format.
Perform Agile project management emphasizing collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
Prepare correspondence, including naval messages, business letters, action-item responses, and project or program execution evaluations and status updates.
Develop PowerPoint presentations for Program Management Reviews, NAVSEA customers, ALRE conferences, working groups, readiness reviews, and other support activities.