Senior Program Analyst

About the role

AVIAN is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support to the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) In-Service Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition, program management, and sustainment support for NGJ In-Service programs, advising leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Analyze program requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical data to support strategic decision-making.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and acquisition documentation, including SOWs, J&As, PIDs, and related procurement artifacts.
• Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations for Government and industry stakeholders.
• Lead coordination of IPT activities, action item tracking, meeting support, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor financial planning and budget execution while maintaining program metrics and reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex Excel-based tracking tools and data analysis products.
• Collaborate with Government and industry partners to support acquisition, sustainment, and program execution efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on program management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, logistics, or sustainment programs.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR programs and acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, executive briefings, and program reports.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification and/or DAU Program Management certification.
• Life Cycle Logistics certification.
• Experience with AMS and Navy acquisition tools.
• Experience supporting aviation, electronic warfare, or weapons system programs.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Benefits

• Salary range: $151,000 - $176,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)
• Employee Ownership: As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth: We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration: We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.