Program Analyst

Leidos•Washington, DC

3d•$65,650 - $118,675•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a high-performing Program Analyst to support the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs (DP). As a Program Action Officer on a collaborative team, the role supports the Federal Program Office’s oversight of Production Modernization (NA-19), particularly the Depleted Uranium (NA-192.4) Program. Support areas include DOE/NNSA coordination, strategic communications, action tracking, and reporting data. The position is based onsite at NNSA offices in Washington, DC, with eligibility for up to 25% telework.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Active DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance.
Experience supporting program management, program coordination, technical project oversight, or related activities in a federal government or similarly complex organizational environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, track deliverables, and support program execution across diverse stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop briefings, reports, and presentations for leadership audiences.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, Department of Defense, or other national security programs.
Familiarity with NNSA Defense Programs, nuclear security enterprise operations, production modernization, or strategic materials programs.
Experience working with federal program offices, national laboratories, production facilities, or government contractors.
Experience developing executive-level communications, program status reports, and decision-support materials.
Familiarity with program management processes, risk tracking, milestone reporting, and portfolio analysis.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical or programmatic information into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with stakeholders across organizations with diverse cultures, priorities, and responsibilities, and participate in inter-organization or working group meetings.
Research and prepare meeting background information and talking points, including technical challenges and developments, government and stakeholder concerns or interests, and programmatic updates.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of programmatic and portfolio analysis tools and methodologies.
Communicate program status using strategic documents and visualizations, planning reports, white papers, programmatic documents, slides, and oral presentations.
Track and monitor progress on ongoing projects and initiatives in a technical portfolio.
Manage internal and external program reviews and associated planning, including review logistics.
Complete annual, quarterly, and other periodic reporting requirements for program reviews and meetings.
Oversee multiple projects supporting strategic materials production, ensuring efficient execution and management of interdependencies.
Identify potential risks and recommend handling actions.
Provide strategic communications, including talking points; assist with intra- and inter-agency briefing materials; and coordinate with cross-organizational programs as necessary.
Prepare periodic action-status reports and keep leadership informed about late, pending, and new actions.