Senior Program Analyst

Brandes Associates•Point Mugu, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

BAI, a defense contractor, is seeking a Senior Program Analyst, with 10+ years of experience to join our expanding workforce supporting the operations team on current and evolving Navy mission planning and readiness programs at Point Mugu/China Lake, CA. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits, and long-term stability are some of the advantages of our growing, employee‑focused company. The Senior Program Analyst will provide direct support to the Government RTOIL Financial Investment Manager and the Maintenance & Repair (M&R) Budgeting Principal. This position is responsible for support in analyzing, tracking, and reporting the execution of funds allocated to RTOIL programs and projects; coordinating reporting inputs from program managers executing within stakeholder controls; and developing clear, actionable products that inform investment decisions and program execution. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills, financial and schedule acumen, and clear communication with a solid understanding of complex technical programs in a Navy/DoD environment. Travel from Point Mugu to China Lake for direct service support is anticipated (10%).

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ progressive program and technical management experience in DoD test/lab or acquisition environments
Demonstratable recent (within the last 3 years) experience leading large-scale defense technology integration objectives, management of resource/program budgets, senior technical leadership of IPTs, and oversight of contract execution
Proven stakeholder engagement with government/DoD executives, test and evaluation technical leads, and support contractors
Extensive process and quality management skillset, including understanding of configuration management, technical documentation, and cross-functional team coordination/collaboration
Expertise with risk assessment, schedule management, lifecycle planning, and COTS integration for advanced defense programs
Outstanding verbal and written communication, team leadership, and technical mentorship abilities
Mastery of MS Office Suite, MS Project, and project management software
Ability to work independently and proactively in high-visibility environments
Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance.
The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience planning, overseeing, and evaluating multi-functional technical teams executing developmental test events, development of digital product artifacts, and logistics management functions supporting system lifecycle validation/qualification
Working knowledge of configuration management, deficiency report processing, and performance assessment of mission-critical operational systems
Direct experience with requirements development, traceability, and technical change management/engineering change processes
Experience with process improvement, COTS assessment, and lifecycle sustainment of laboratory assets

Responsibilities

Provide direct, day‑to‑day analytical support to the Government RTOIL Financial Investment Manager and the M&R Budgeting Principal for planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities across the RTOIL portfolio
Support the PM’s execution and tracking of milestone completion, analyze, and report the status of funds allocated to each RTOIL program/project, ensuring expenditures remain aligned with established controls, funding ceilings, and execution guidance
Develop and maintain service support to recurring financial and execution reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly) that show obligations, expenditures, variances, trends, and Risk/Opportunity management at the program/project level, with clear roll‑ups to portfolio leadership
Coordinate data calls and reporting inputs for delivery to the RTOIL Investment Manager from RTOIL program and project managers; ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of submitted financial and execution data
Monitor program and project progress against approved milestone plans; identify schedule or performance deviations and assess impacts to funding profiles and investment strategies
Support the development, review, and refinement of investment requests, spend plans, reprogramming options, and execution strategies; provide analytical justification and risk/benefit perspectives to inform Government decision‑making
Apply technical acumen to understand the operational and technical significance of proposed investments, capability upgrades, and sustainment activities, and to relate those to financial and schedule implications
Support the development and delivery of presentations, briefings, and decision papers for RTOIL leadership that communicate financial status, execution performance, risks, and recommended courses of action in a clear, concise manner suitable for senior audiences
Establish and maintain reporting timelines, calendars, and checklists; communicate expectations and suspense dates to program managers and other stakeholders; actively follow up to drive on‑time submissions
Review incoming reports from program managers for consistency, accuracy, and alignment with approved formats and content requirements; work with contributors to resolve discrepancies or gaps prior to leadership review
Support development and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and business rules governing RTOIL financial reporting, investment analysis, and M&R budgeting processes
Collaborate closely with Government financial managers, business/financial managers (BFMs), logisticians, engineers, and program managers to ensure financial, technical, and schedule data are integrated and mutually consistent
Assist in preparing responses to higher‑headquarters or external stakeholder data calls related to RTOIL funding, execution, and maintenance & repair investments
Support ad hoc analyses and special studies as directed by the RTOIL Financial Investment Manager and M&R Budgeting Principal, often under tight timelines, while maintaining accuracy and clarity