Program Analyst (Washington D.C.)

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $85,700 to $108,500. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

This role reports directly to the Planning Yard Portfolio Manager.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Program Analyst to support a U.S. Navy program office within a fast‑paced defense contracting environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in program coordination, production tracking, executive reporting, and cross-functional communication across large defense contractor teams. This role requires an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to support high‑visibility program activities and leadership engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Process Improvement

• Provide travel support and represent the Navy program office during conferences, leadership events, and operational engagements.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency across recurring processes.
• Maintain oversight of availability material data for reporting and readiness assessments.
• Develop and maintain program documentation including MOAs, staff meeting briefs, priority status reports, and leadership reporting tools.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Deliver organizational, administrative, and communication support in a high‑tempo environment requiring accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Capture detailed meeting minutes, manage action items, and drive assigned tasks to completion across stakeholder groups.
• Provide program administration and analytical support for planning conferences, reviews, working groups, and operational meetings (25+ annually).

Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze production metrics, material status, and procurement‑related data to support planning and executive decision-making.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree (English, Communications, Business, or related field)
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)

Required/Preferred Experience

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Program Analyst or Administrative/Operational Coordinator in a government, military, or defense contracting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with SharePoint, data entry, metrics tracking, and action item management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing official program documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and interface with senior leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy program offices or shipbuilding programs.
• Familiarity with Government Furnished Material (GFM), production workflows, and contractor coordination.
• SOP development experience.