Journeyman Program Analyst

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Journeyman Program Analyst in Lexington Park, MD. This position provides Acquisition Category Management and Integration (ACMI) support and is responsible for acquisition planning, program documentation, reporting, milestone tracking, and program execution activities in support of Department of Defense acquisition programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $115k - $125K (Depending on Experience)

Work Location: Full onsite (Travel may be required to support field installations)

Position Summary:

The Program Analyst provides acquisition and program management support for Navy and Department of Defense programs under the Tactical Air Range Integration Facility (TARIF) effort. This position supports requirements development, acquisition planning, program execution, reporting, milestone documentation, and compliance with applicable DoD and SECNAV 5000-series acquisition directives.

The successful candidate will work closely with Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and government stakeholders to ensure acquisition documentation, reporting requirements, cost, schedule, and performance metrics are effectively managed and communicated throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Manage, review, develop, draft, revise, and maintain acquisition and milestone documentation, including:

• Acquisition Category Designation Requests
• Acquisition Plans (AP)
• Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR)
• Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBA)
  

• Track the status, review cycle, and approval progress of acquisition documentation and coordinate updates with SMEs and Program Managers.

• Support designated Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by participating in recurring meetings, Risk Working Groups, and Management Boards.

• Develop briefing materials and supporting content for:

• Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Executive Review Boards
• Portfolio Reviews
• Milestone Decision Briefs
• Other leadership and acquisition presentations.
  

• Manage acquisition and program reporting requirements, including:

• RDAIS
• Acquisition Management System (AMS)
• Acquisition Program Health Monitor (APHM)
• PMA-205 program metrics
• DELT and PAE-level reporting requirements.
  

• Manage biweekly LTE PMT reports to ensure procurements are accurately reported, aligned to schedule, and executed according to program plans.

• Track and manage program cost, schedule, performance metrics, and delivery milestones in coordination with the ACMI IPT Lead.

• Coordinate acquisition-related data calls and information requests for PMA-205 and PAE leadership organizations.

• Maintain acquisition program records, approvals, and signed documentation within SharePoint and Microsoft Teams repositories.

• Update the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development & Acquisition Information System (RDAIS) and provide quarterly program updates as required.

• Ensure acquisition activities remain compliant with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy acquisition policies and directives.

• Other duties as assigned.

Measures of Success:

The Program Analyst provides accurate, timely, and compliant acquisition support that enables program leadership to effectively manage cost, schedule, performance, and acquisition milestones. Success is demonstrated through high-quality documentation, reliable reporting, proactive coordination with stakeholders, and effective support of program decision-making processes. Based on responsibilities described in the source document.

Requirements

Required:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience with an applicable basic certification; 3-5 years of relevant experience with a BA/BS degree; or a MA/MS degree with less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and acquisition lifecycle activities.
• Experience developing, reviewing, managing, and maintaining acquisition documentation and milestone packages.
• Experience supporting program reporting, metrics collection, cost and schedule tracking, and executive-level briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaboration tools to manage program information and documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Program Managers, IPTs, government customers, and technical stakeholders.

Desired:

• Familiarity with:
• RDAIS
• AMS
• APHM
• PMA-205 acquisition processes and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting Navy aviation, range operations, or defense acquisition programs.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and acquisition milestone documentation.
• Knowledge of DoD and SECNAV 5000-series acquisition policies and directives.
• Experience working within Integrated Product Team (IPT) environments.

Education/Years of Experience:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience with an applicable basic certification; 3-5 years of relevant experience with a BA/BS degree; or a MA/MS degree with less than 3 years of relevant experience.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit