Sr. Program Analyst

Culmen International • Springfield, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International is hiring a Sr. Program Analyst (R&D) to provide support for the Research Directorate at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The position is onsite in Springfield, Virginia, and supports NGA Research’s mission as a GEOINT-focused research and development organization. The role provides support for R&D program planning, budget building, acquisition support, and financial execution of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding. It supports the PPE team, Technical Offices, and Pods in the programmatic and financial aspects of new and existing programs, projects, and acquisitions. This is a talent-pipeline posting; qualified applicants will be contacted when funding is secured. The anticipated start date is mid-December 2026.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience working in all areas of program budget management.
• Active Top Secret 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 polygraph.
• Technical background and ability to write about the technical capabilities involved in the program.
• NGA or NRO experience.
• Experience with the technology transfer process.
• Understanding of how requirements are developed and how the acquisition process flows.
• Strong communication skills and a 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, and financial execution for RDT&E and O&M funding.
• Assist Research with planning, programming, and budgeting using knowledge of RDT&E budget activity codes and policies concerning two-year funding.
• 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 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.
• 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) plan with immediate vesting and a 4% company 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