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Position Title: Program Analyst II – Logistics & Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Support Program: PMA-234 – Intrepid Tiger II (IT II) Support Location: Patuxent River, Maryland Employment Type: Full-Time Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Reports To: Program Manager / Government Program Leadership
Position Summary
Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology, Inc. (Ataero) is seeking a Program Analyst II to provide program management, acquisition, logistics, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-234 Intrepid Tiger II (IT II) program.
The selected candidate will support government program leadership in coordinating program activities, tracking acquisition and logistics requirements, monitoring contract deliverables, and maintaining program documentation to ensure successful execution of cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
The position requires an understanding of Naval Aviation acquisition processes, integrated logistics support, contractor coordination, and program execution. The Program Analyst will work closely with government personnel, engineering teams, logisticians, contractors, and other stakeholders to support IT II program objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Management and Acquisition Support
- Provide day-to-day analytical and administrative support to PMA-234 IT II government program leadership.
- Assist in tracking program milestones, deliverables, schedules, action items, and acquisition requirements.
- Monitor program execution activities and identify potential schedule delays, performance concerns, and outstanding requirements.
- Prepare program status reports, briefings, meeting agendas, correspondence, and management presentations.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, engineering teams, and logistics personnel to facilitate program execution.
- Support development, review, routing, and tracking of acquisition and program documentation.
- Maintain program trackers, action item registers, decision logs, and other management tools.
- Assist in monitoring contractor performance against established contractual requirements and program objectives.
Logistics and Life Cycle Support
- Support integrated logistics activities associated with IT II systems, equipment, hardware, software, and related program requirements.
- Assist with logistics planning, equipment accountability, material tracking, and configuration management coordination.
- Track equipment shortages, procurement actions, deliveries, and logistics support requirements.
- Coordinate with logistics personnel and contractors to resolve supply support issues and identify potential impacts to program schedules.
- Support review and coordination of technical manuals, engineering documentation, logistics reports, and maintenance support information.
- Assist in tracking engineering changes, technical directives, and associated logistics impacts.
- Support logistics readiness reviews, equipment inventories, and life cycle sustainment activities.
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Support
- Provide program coordination and analytical assistance for applicable FMS activities and international program requirements.
- Assist government FMS personnel with tracking case actions, program deliverables, schedules, and support requirements.
- Coordinate documentation and action items between program stakeholders supporting FMS requirements.
- Maintain FMS-related program trackers, correspondence, and status reports as assigned.
- Assist in identifying logistics, procurement, and schedule issues affecting FMS execution.
- Support preparation of briefings and program updates for government leadership and authorized stakeholders.
Contract and Documentation Management
- Monitor and track Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including submission, routing, review, disposition, and closeout.
- Assist in reviewing contractor deliverables for completeness and compliance with established documentation requirements.
- Track contract modifications, procurement actions, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and associated milestones.
- Maintain organized electronic program files, correspondence, reports, and acquisition records.
- Support contractor coordination meetings and document follow-up actions.
- Assist with preparing reports addressing contractor progress, program risks, and outstanding deliverables.
Program Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate recurring program meetings, integrated product team discussions, and contractor status reviews.
- Record meeting minutes, track assigned actions, and monitor completion of outstanding tasks.
- Consolidate information from multiple program stakeholders into clear and accurate status updates.
- Support risk identification, issue tracking, and corrective-action coordination.
- Develop and maintain Microsoft Excel trackers, PowerPoint briefings, and other management tools.
- Perform additional program analysis and coordination duties as assigned in support of PMA-234 IT II objectives.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, Naval Aviation, program analysis, logistics, engineering support, or related functions.
- Experience working in a military aviation, government contracting, or DoD program office environment.
- Working knowledge of program management principles, acquisition documentation, contract deliverables, and logistics coordination.
- Experience tracking program schedules, action items, deliverables, and contractor activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with government personnel, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting NAVAIR Program Management Activities (PMAs).
- Experience supporting Naval Aviation acquisition programs, including electronic warfare or aircraft mission systems.
- Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales case management and associated program coordination.
- Experience supporting Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) or integrated logistics operations.
- Experience managing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Technical Directives (TDs).
- Familiarity with Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), engineering documentation, and configuration management processes.
- Experience supporting program cost, schedule, and performance reporting.
- Completion of Defense Acquisition University or equivalent acquisition and life cycle logistics training.
- Experience coordinating with Fleet Readiness Centers, government engineering teams, and defense contractors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of DoD acquisition and Naval Aviation program support processes.
- Ability to analyze program information and communicate findings to leadership.
- Knowledge of logistics coordination, supply support, and equipment tracking.
- Ability to maintain accurate program documentation and reporting systems.
- Familiarity with FMS program support and international coordination requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and independent work habits.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused government program environment.
Work Environment
Work will primarily be performed in a professional government or contractor office environment supporting PMA-234 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The position may require attendance at program meetings, coordination with external stakeholders, and occasional travel based on mission requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ataero is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
