NAVAIR Program/Project Management Analyst, Junior (PMA)

COLSA is seeking qualified candidates for a Program/Project Management Analyst (Junior) to support a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Management Activity (PMA) at Patuxent River, Maryland. In this role, you will work on-site within the program office, gaining hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs.

About the role

Collaborating with government personnel and industry partners, you will assist with program planning, financial and schedule tracking, meeting coordination, executive briefing development, and a variety of program management activities that contribute to the successful execution of defense acquisition efforts and the delivery of mission-critical naval aviation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support program managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with program execution activities
• Develop and maintain program schedules, action item trackers, and status reports
• Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials
• Coordinate meetings, working groups, technical reviews, and program reviews
• Track program milestones, deliverables, and customer action items
• Assist with budget tracking, spend plan updates, and financial reporting activities
• Maintain program documentation, records, databases, and SharePoint sites
• Support data calls, taskers, and information requests from senior leadership
• Prepare meeting agendas and capture meeting minutes
• Assist with risk, issue, and decision tracking
• Support program office operations and administrative activities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of professional experience supporting program management, project management, business operations, acquisition, or administrative functions
• Must have an active Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Familiarity with NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or defense acquisition environments
• Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, or project management tools
• Military service or defense contractor experience

Pay

$77,000.00 – $88,000.00 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays