Senior Program Analyst - Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Planning

Ataero is Hiring!

Senior Project Management Analyst - Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Planning

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 aerospace and defense supply chain planning for NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261). This role evaluates material requirements for CH-53E sustainment and CH-53K production, fielding and support. The analyst helps identify supply constraints and improve the availability of parts, repair assets and modification kits needed to meet program and fleet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate program schedules, fleet needs and modification plans into material-demand forecasts and supply planning requirements.
• Monitor requirements against supply-base capabilities, supplier capacity, lead times, delivery commitments and available inventory.
• Assess shortages, back orders, repair turnaround times and obsolescence risks that could affect aircraft availability or program schedules.
• Coordinate with program, logistics, procurement, engineering and supplier stakeholders to assess recovery options and recommend corrective actions.
• Track material readiness for production, sustainment and modification activities, and prepare reports on supply performance and forecast changes.
• Support procurement documentation and supply chain planning in accordance with applicable government contracting requirements and compliance obligations.

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 three years of experience encompassing all of the following:

• Direct supply chain planning within the aerospace/defense industry.
• Monitoring requirements against supply-base capabilities and forecasting material demands.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements and compliance.

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