Junior Program / Project / Management Analyst

About the role

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

This position is awaiting contract award. We are seeking a motivated Junior Program / Project / Management Analyst to join our team supporting the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. In this foundational role, you will apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives and track mission-critical deliverables. You will collaborate with mid-level and senior analysts to gather, organize, and interpret data spanning project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements, helping ensure the seamless execution of heavy-lift aircraft acquisition and product sustainment programs.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and interpret data relating to heavy-lift aircraft, weapons, and acquisition programs to support baseline project reporting.
• Monitor and track daily program status, project milestones, and integrated master schedules to identify potential timeline shifts.
• Assist in analyzing program requirements, status updates, budgets, and schedules to ensure project objectives remain closely aligned.
• Perform basic management, technical, or business case analyses under the guidance of senior team members to evaluate operational alternatives.
• Learn and apply government-instituted processes for official documentation control, configuration change control management, and data management.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited institution.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in program analysis, project tracking, data management, or business operations (prior internships or introductory experience within a defense or NAVAIR setting is a plus).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for data organization).
• Strong analytical reasoning, high attention to detail, excellent written communication, and a proactive willingness to learn DoD acquisition structures.
• Must be a US Citizen to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program