PROGRAM ANALYST CI Obsolescence

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm offering government-compliant back-office solutions to support teaming partners within the GovCon space. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises (DSE), to fill three Program Analyst positions.

About DSE

Since 1997, DSE has been a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training, and program management that enables front-line soldiers, sailors, and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. DSE’s Subject Matter Experts bring deep, experience-based knowledge to every acquisition pathway they support, from weapons systems acquisition to maintenance, modernization, and sustainment programs. With over 25 years of institutional knowledge, mission relevance, and long-term program stability, DSE delivers consistent results.

About the Role

The Program Analyst supports the Patuxent River, MD customer across the Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office, PMX-280, and directly assists the Capabilities Improvement (Obsolescence) IPT Lead. The role applies analytic techniques to evaluate program and project objectives, analyzes requirements, status, budget, and schedules, and performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and interpreting data related to aircraft, weapon, and project acquisition and product programs, tracking program status and schedules, and applying government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management, and data management.

Why DSE

DSE rewards relevant industry experience from day one. Its PTO program is experience-based rather than tenure-based, allowing prior expertise to qualify you for a higher PTO allocation immediately. This philosophy extends to the full benefits package:

Benefits

• Starting salary range: $80,000 to $125,000 annually
• Medical and dental: 100% company-paid premiums for employees, 50% for dependents
• 401(k): up to a 4% company match
• Insurance: fully paid life, short-term, and long-term disability, no cost to you
• Employer-funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible
• Experience-based PTO: prior relevant experience qualifies you for a higher PTO allocation from day one, plus the option to purchase additional PTO
• 11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth

Responsibilities

• Program and Business Analysis
  • Directly support the Obsolescence IPT Lead and assist with all actions supporting the overall goal of the Program Office
  • Perform critical program management, technical, and business analysis to ensure program success
  • Collect, organize, and interpret technical data and financial information related to systems acquisition and product programs
• Program Documentation
  • Prepare, route, and manage Statements of Work (SOW) and Work Assignment Agreements (WAA) for various field activities
  • Prepare budget submissions for all cycles
  • Develop and manage the Program phasing plan to track and execute to OSD and FMB benchmarks, using AMS CSPT, TOMIS, Microsoft Excel, and similar analytical tools, with limited use of approved automated or AI-enabled features to assist with data analysis and reporting
• Contract Requirements
  • Prepare, route, and manage Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) using AMS PMT
  • Interface with the Contracts Specialist to ensure execution of PIDs
• Reporting and Briefings
  • Prepare briefing materials and meeting notes, and record and distribute meeting minutes
  • Prepare and maintain documentation for the PMX-280 Risk Management Board and Joint Risk Management Board
  • Prepare RDAIS submissions for quarterly and ad hoc reporting

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in a business, management, or engineering discipline
• Three (3) to ten (10) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Must work on site at Patuxent River, MD

Qualifications

The following are desired at a GS-12 or GS-13 equivalent level:

• DAWIA Practitioner in Program Management, or an equivalent industry certification
• Two (2) to four (4) years of professional experience in a NAVAIR Program Office
• Effective project management skills to develop, plan, analyze, and execute projects across the full system life cycle
• Experience and expertise using project management tools to conduct schedule analysis, track and coordinate technical requirements, documentation, and briefing packages
• Experience leading cost estimating and budgeting, applying earned value management, and leading risk and opportunity management processes
• Demonstrated ability to use standard analytical and office automation tools, including limited use of government-approved automated or AI-enabled features, to assist with data analysis, document preparation, and reporting in support of acquisition or program management activities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, coordinate with various stakeholders, and manage external relationships effectively
• Ability to think and speak clearly, present ideas effectively, and negotiate with people at all levels of organizational hierarchy