Engineering Program Analyst

AnaVation

$115K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or related field
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in a technical or defense program environment, preferably in strategic planning and project management
  • Ability to analyze technical programs, ideally in the power and energy sector or DoD technology fields
  • Active Secret security clearance is required

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed technical and programmatic PowerPoint charts and maintain realistic project schedules
  • Draft technical information papers and summarize complex strategic documents
  • Perform analysis on power and energy programs to support leadership decisions
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholders across government and private sectors
  • Assist in translating technical program plans into documentation for DoD POM and BES processes

Benefits

  • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% company paid dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • 401k plan with generous match and immediate vesting
  • Competitive pay and generous paid leave package
  • Tuition and training reimbursement, along with life and AD&D insurance
Full Job Description
Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a proactive and technically adept Engineering Program Analyst to provide support to our customer. In this role, you will support the development and execution of advanced DoD research and technology programs.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background and is skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, actionable programmatic materials. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from detailed technical analysis and schedule development to stakeholder coordination and strategic documentation. This position is perfect for a technical professional who excels at program execution and wants to make a direct impact on critical DoD technology initiatives.

Responsibilities include:
  • Technical & Programmatic Support: Create detailed technical and programmatic PowerPoint charts, develop and maintain realistic project schedules, and perform critical path analysis to track progress.
  • Analysis & Documentation: Draft technical information papers, summarize complex strategic documents, and perform analysis on power and energy programs to support leadership decisions.
  • Stakeholder & Meeting Management: Coordinate with a diverse range of stakeholders across government agencies and private industry. Prepare for meetings, run them efficiently, and document key decisions and action items.
  • Strategic Budget Cycle Support: Directly assist in translating technical program plans and engineering analyses into required documentation for the annual DoD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES).


Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or related field
  • Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in a technical or defense program environment, with a strong preference for experience in strategic planning and project management.
  • Technical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze technical programs, particularly within the power and energy sector or related DoD technology fields.
  • Security Clearance: Must currently possess an active Secret security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) or a related technical field
    • An advanced degree such as a Master of Science in Engineering or an MBA.
  • Military/DoD Background: Experience in defense acquisition, project management, or military leadership is highly desirable.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Direct, hands-on experience preparing documentation and analysis for the DoD POM/BES process.


$115,000 - $170,000 a year

Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate's skills, education, and experience.

Benefits
  • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
  • 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous paid leave and holiday package
  • Tuition and training reimbursement
  • Life and AD&D Insurance

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