Program Management Analyst

TRIDENT SYSTEMS • Fairfax, VA

3d • Onsite

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 across engineering and operational teams. The role provides hands-on experience in cost, schedule, risk, and subcontractor management, contributing to structured and effective program performance.

The position is based in Fairfax, Virginia, and supports Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems’ work developing space-based electronic systems for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civil space customers. The role is suited to an organized, detail-oriented person who is motivated to build structure in dynamic technical programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Business, or equivalent experience.
• 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 a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with technical staff and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: 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 plans and help develop corrective actions.
• Measure and report program performance metrics to internal leadership.
• Track customer interactions, correspondence, contract deliverables, and action items.
• Help prepare program status updates, presentations, and reviews for customers and internal leadership.
• Maintain organized records of customer requests, decisions, and communications.
• Log and track 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.
• Help establish and maintain financial baselines; track labor and material expenditures, forecasting, and variance identification.
• Contribute to integrated program schedules, including milestone and critical-path tracking.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Assist with resource planning, staffing alignment, and cross-functional communication.
• Organize and track outcomes from technical meetings, peer reviews, and program discussions.
• Support formation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and requirements documents.
• Track subcontractor performance and deliverables against program expectations.
• Assist in monitoring supplier progress and documenting risks or issues.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance with AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet coverage.
• Spending accounts, including HSA, FSA, and DCFSA.
• 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