Leonardo DRS

Senior Programs Analyst

Leonardo DRS$107K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 8 years of directly related experience; equivalent combinations may be considered.
  • Proven experience in developing and managing program plans, schedules, and budgets for complex programs.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess program requirements, risks, and dependencies.
  • Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and finance.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Sound judgment and strong decision-making capabilities with a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets to meet contractual requirements.
  • Establish detailed program plans through comprehensive research on requirements and execution priorities.
  • Lead coordination of complex delivery schedules to align cross-functional teams on commitments.
  • Partner with leadership and stakeholders to evaluate schedule changes and identify effective solutions.
  • Coordinate program budgets and contribute to financial planning across the program lifecycle.
  • Support proposal development by identifying practical execution methods meeting Statement of Work requirements.
  • Participate in vendor evaluations and supplier-related planning activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Parental leave benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Career growth programs and activities.
  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program in place.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 115341

Job Summary

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.

What you'll do:

  • 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.


What you'll bring:

  • 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.

The salary range for this position is $107,089 - $150,000. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
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