Program Management Analyst

TRIDENT SYSTEMS • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

The Program Management Analyst (Associate Program Manager) is an entry-level program management role supporting the successful execution of one or more hardware-focused development programs. Working under the guidance of an experienced Program Manager, the analyst assists with day-to-day program execution, customer communication tracking, documentation control, and coordination with cross-functional engineering and operational teams. The role provides hands-on experience in cost, schedule, risk, and subcontractor management and contributes to structured, well-executed program performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Engineering or Business is preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in project or program coordination, engineering, operations, or related disciplines.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with technical staff and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to obtain PMP certification within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering background or experience working with technical teams.
• Familiarity with financial tracking, cost analysis, or production environments.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of schedule management and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing program cost, schedule, and risks from planning through execution.
• Support development of program cost, schedule, and resource baselines.
• Monitor performance against baseline plans and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Measure and report program performance metrics to internal leadership.
• Track customer interactions, correspondence, contract deliverables, and action items.
• Support preparation of program status updates, presentations, and reviews for customers and internal leadership.
• Maintain organized records of customer requests, decisions, and communications.
• Log and maintain program risks, mitigations, and burn-down plans.
• Assist with issue identification, tracking, and resolution coordination across teams.
• Control and maintain program documentation and configuration items.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining program financial baselines.
• Support tracking labor and material expenditures, forecasting, and variance identification.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining integrated program schedules, including milestones and critical path tracking.
• Support coordination across Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Assist with resource planning, staffing alignment, and cross-functional communication.
• Help organize and track outcomes from technical meetings, peer reviews, and program discussions.
• Support formation of Statements of Work and requirements documents.
• Track subcontractor performance, deliverables, and alignment with program expectations.
• Assist in monitoring supplier progress and documenting risks or issues.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance with AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance with AD&D
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital insurance
• Pet insurance
• HSA, FSA, and DCFSA spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental, maternity, and military leaves
• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level