Full Job Description
Senior Project Management Analyst - Weapon Systems Acquisition & Program Analysis
Full Time - Contract
Dec 2026 (Contingent - Based on contract award)
On-site
Patuxent River, MD
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support acquisition and program execution within NAVAIR's PMA-261 H-53 helicopter portfolio. The role supports major weapon-system and component development, including CH-53K capability delivery and CH-53E sustainment activities. The analyst helps align acquisition documentation, funding, schedules and contract deliverables with program priorities.
Responsibilities
• Perform DoD program management, technical and business analysis for H-53 acquisition, development and sustainment efforts.
• Prepare, review and coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs).
• Maintain procurement actions and milestones in the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) and support funding visibility using the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT).
• Prepare and reconcile budget exhibits, spend-plan inputs and execution reports; identify funding or schedule discrepancies for government review.
• Track contract deliverables, acquisition schedules and documentation status with PMA-261 IPTs, contracting personnel and business financial managers.
• Develop briefings and recommendations that explain program performance, acquisition risks and impacts to capability delivery.
Required Qualifications
• MA or MS degree.
• More than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.
• Secret Clearance.
Desired Qualifications
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in DoD program management, technical analysis and/or business analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in, or understanding of, major weapon systems and component development.
• Demonstrated experience with PMT, acquisition documentation support (SOWs/PWSs), CDRLs, CSPT, PIDs, budget exhibits and schedules.
Benefits We Have to Offer:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan - including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• PTO (Paid time off)
• All Federal Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance and professional training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications
Travel Required: Occasional