Senior Programs Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

2d•$107,089 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programs Analyst to join our Program Management team and play a central role in planning, coordinating, and executing complex programs. In this role, you will turn contractual requirements into actionable program plans, integrated schedules, and budgets—helping ensure teams, suppliers, and customers remain aligned from proposal through delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized program professional who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges, collaborating across functions, and driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced defense technology environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with technical training and at least 8 years of directly related experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing program plans, integrated schedules, and budgets for complex programs.
Strong ability to analyze program requirements, identify risks and dependencies, and translate them into practical execution plans.
Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, management, and customers.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal teams and external customers.
Sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and a customer-focused approach to program execution.
Proven ability to build trust, lead through influence, and support the development of others.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets that support contractual requirements for multiple and/or large, complex programs.
Establish detailed program plans and perform in-depth research to define requirements, milestones, dependencies, and execution priorities.
Lead major coordination efforts for complex delivery schedules, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned on commitments and timing.
Partner with program leadership, functional teams, suppliers, and customers to evaluate schedule changes and identify the most effective path forward.
Coordinate program budgets and support financial planning activities across the program lifecycle.
Support proposal development by identifying practical methods and execution approaches that meet Statement of Work requirements.
Participate in vendor evaluations and support supplier-related planning activities.
Provide work leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other team members.
Champion DRS RADA’s mission, values, culture, and commitment to delivering for our customers.