Sr. Program Analyst

Culmen International LLC • Springfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International is hiring a Sr. Program Analyst (R&D) to support the Research Directorate at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The position is onsite in Springfield, Virginia. The role supports NGA Research’s mission to lead GEOINT research and transition innovative concepts and capabilities to address challenges across NGA, the National System for Geospatial Intelligence, Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Applicants will be contacted when funding is secured; the anticipated start date is mid-December 2026.

The analyst provides SETA support, separate from NGA Financial Management, for R&D program planning, budget development, acquisition support, and financial execution of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation and Operations and Maintenance funding. The support serves the PPE team, Technical Offices, and Pods in the programmatic and financial aspects of new and existing programs, projects, and acquisitions.

The role applies knowledge of RDT&E budget activity codes and two-year funding policies; produces financial reports; coordinates with program managers and stakeholders; supports technical exchange meetings; drafts technology transition documentation; and advises research scientists on technology transitions. The analyst also tracks program status, prepares materials for Government review and approval, and develops data collection plans and tracking mechanisms for technology transition information.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience working in all areas of program budget management.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or a bachelor’s degree that included 36 credit hours in a technical curriculum.
• Willingness to sit for a CI Poly.
• Must have NGA or NRO experience.
• Must have a technical background and be comfortable writing about the technical capabilities involved with the program.
• Experience with technology transfer processes.
• Understanding of how requirements are developed and how the acquisition process flows.
• Strong communication skills.
• Process-oriented approach.
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tableau, Jira, and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Prior or current experience working with a research and development organization or government agency.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D program planning, budget building, acquisition support, and financial execution for RDT&E and O&M funding.
• Assist the PPE team, Technical Offices, and Pods with programmatic and financial aspects of new and existing programs, projects, and acquisitions.
• Apply knowledge of RDT&E budget activity codes and policies concerning two-year funding to support planning, programming, and budgeting.
• Generate custom ad hoc financial reports for presentations, meetings, briefings, suspenses, and other requirements.
• Coordinate with national program managers and set up and facilitate technical exchange meetings.
• Draft documentation for technology transition policy or agreements.
• Advise research scientists on technology transition topics, including transition planning, NGA processes, and identifying NGA stakeholders or customers.
• Coordinate with stakeholders in NGA Research and acquisition program offices.
• Brief and report on program status through documents and presentations.
• Prepare and review team briefings, spreadsheets, and written materials for Government review and approval in response to recurring and ad hoc technical and programmatic staff actions.
• Ensure documents require minimal edits and Government direction.
• Create and execute data collection plans to capture previous, current, and future technology transition information.
• Develop data tracking mechanisms and tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including coverage for same- or opposite-sex domestic partners.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance available.
• Training and continuing education opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior