Senior Program Management Analyst (AUKUS)

The Senior Program Management Analyst (AUKUS) position supports high-impact defense initiatives focused on strengthening international partnerships and critical industrial capabilities. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting end-to-end execution of international defense programs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, export regulations, and applicable government frameworks.
2. Serving as a key liaison between government customers, international partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to enable effective program delivery.
3. Developing and managing integrated master schedules, budgets, risk mitigation plans, and contract deliverables to maintain cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
4. Collaborating with industry stakeholders to strengthen industrial capacity and workforce readiness for SIB and AUKUS initiatives.
5. Preparing executive-level briefings, program status updates, reports, and customer-facing documentation.
6. Monitoring program performance, identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Cross-functional coordination with engineering, legal, compliance, supply chain, and other internal teams throughout the program lifecycle.
8. Supporting workforce planning and staffing activities required to meet evolving program needs.
9. Periodic travel to customer and partner locations, including Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• Experienced program management professional with a strong background in defense acquisition, international programs, and regulated environments.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience supporting defense acquisition, program management, submarine, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or related industries.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ITAR, EAR, AUKUS-related initiatives, and U.S. export control regulations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with government customers, international partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, prime shipbuilders, defense suppliers, or industrial base initiatives.
• PMP certification, prior military experience, or a master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized health insurance.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 3% biweekly 401(k) contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement opportunities.
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with experienced teammates and leadership.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful defense programs with national and international impact.