Senior Program Analyst

AVIAN LLC•Patuxent River, MD

9d•$151,000 - $176,000

About The Position

AVIAN is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support to the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) In-Service Integrated Product Team (IPT). The successful candidate will serve as a senior advisor to Government leadership, supporting strategic planning, program execution, financial management, and acquisition activities across the lifecycle of NGJ sustainment initiatives. This position requires a highly experienced professional capable of independently managing complex acquisition and sustainment efforts while providing oversight of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management activities. The Senior Program Analyst will support decision-making through detailed analysis, technical evaluations, executive-level communications, and coordination among Government and industry stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, logistics, or sustainment programs.
Experience supporting NAVAIR programs and acquisition processes.
Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
Experience developing acquisition documentation, executive briefings, and program reports.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification and/or DAU Program Management certification.
Life Cycle Logistics certification.
Experience with AMS and Navy acquisition tools.
Experience supporting aviation, electronic warfare, or weapons system programs.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support for NGJ In-Service programs, advising leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
Analyze program requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical data to support strategic decision-making.
Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and acquisition documentation, including SOWs, J&As, PIDs, and related procurement artifacts.
Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations for Government and industry stakeholders.
Lead coordination of IPT activities, action item tracking, meeting support, and stakeholder engagement.
Monitor financial planning and budget execution while maintaining program metrics and reporting.
Develop and maintain complex Excel-based tracking tools and data analysis products.
Collaborate with Government and industry partners to support acquisition, sustainment, and program execution efforts.
Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on program management best practices.