Senior Program Analyst — Aircraft Modifications & Retrofits

Ataero•Patuxent River, MD

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ataero is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support aircraft modifications and retrofits for NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261). This role supports upgrades to fielded aircraft, including CH-53E sustainment improvements and CH-53K configuration changes, by aligning engineering documentation, kits, installation schedules and funding with fleet needs.

Requirements

MA or MS degree.
More than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.
Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

At least five years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD program management of aircraft retrofits and modifications.
Advanced proficiency in, or understanding of, DoD contracts, IMPs, IMSs and business-case analysis and development.
Demonstrated experience managing, reviewing and tracking ECPs, TDs and other program documentation associated with modification and retrofit of fleet aircraft.

Responsibilities

Plan and track H-53 retrofit and modification efforts, including aircraft applicability, installation status, cost, schedule and performance.
Manage the review, routing and tracking of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs) and associated configuration documentation through program-office processes.
Maintain Integrated Master Plans (IMPs) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs), identifying dependencies among design, test, procurement, kit delivery and installation.
Coordinate with engineering, logistics, contracting, fleet and depot stakeholders to resolve documentation, material and aircraft-availability constraints.
Develop business-case analyses and recommendations addressing affordability, readiness benefits, execution risks and implementation alternatives.
Prepare modification-status reports and track actions through implementation and documentation closeout.