Senior Project Management Analyst - Weapon Systems Acquisition & Program Analysis

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Senior Project Management Analyst - Weapon Systems Acquisition & Program Analysis

Full Time - Contract

Dec 2026 (Contingent – Based on contract award)

On-site                       

Patuxent River, MD

Who we are:

Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. DBA Ataero is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO compliant. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.

We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We thank you for taking the time to apply to our positions and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support acquisition and program execution within NAVAIR’s PMA-261 H-53 helicopter portfolio. The role supports major weapon-system and component development, including CH-53K capability delivery and CH-53E sustainment activities. The analyst helps align acquisition documentation, funding, schedules and contract deliverables with program priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform DoD program management, technical and business analysis for H-53 acquisition, development and sustainment efforts.


• Prepare, review and coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs).


• Maintain procurement actions and milestones in the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) and support funding visibility using the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT).


• Prepare and reconcile budget exhibits, spend-plan inputs and execution reports; identify funding or schedule discrepancies for government review.


• Track contract deliverables, acquisition schedules and documentation status with PMA-261 IPTs, contracting personnel and business financial managers.


• Develop briefings and recommendations that explain program performance, acquisition risks and impacts to capability delivery.

Required Qualifications

• MA or MS degree.


• More than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.


• Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• At least five years of demonstrated experience in DoD program management, technical analysis and/or business analysis.


• Advanced proficiency in, or understanding of, major weapon systems and component development.


• Demonstrated experience with PMT, acquisition documentation support (SOWs/PWSs), CDRLs, CSPT, PIDs, budget exhibits and schedules.

Benefits We Have to Offer:

• Health


• Dental


• Vision


• STD/LTD Insurance


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• 401K Retirement Plan – including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match


• PTO (Paid time off)


• All Federal Paid Holidays


• Tuition Assistance and professional training


• Employee Assistance Program


• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications

Travel Required: Occasional