Program Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 commensurate w / experience

About Us : PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology!

About the role : PMAT has an immediate need for a Program Analyst to provide analytical and programmatic support to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. This role reports to the Deputy Director. The ideal candidate is a progressive thinker who understands the intersection of military operations, systems integration, and acquisition programs. This role requires a balance of analytical acumen, technical understanding, and experience supporting Navy or Joint program offices or rapid capability organizations.

Responsibilities :

• Support program planning, execution, and performance tracking across Navy and Joint technical initiatives.
• Provide data-driven analysis to inform program decisions, resource allocations, and risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and briefings to communicate program status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, acquisition, and operational teams to ensure system integration and alignment with the Naval Operational Architecture.
• Support requirements development, documentation, and milestone planning activities.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement, communication, and the preparation of decision materials and technical presentations.
• Contribute to the refinement of internal processes and tools that enhance the effectiveness of program execution.

Required Skills and Experience :

5+ years of experience supporting Navy or Joint programs.

Experience with Military Operations (MILOPS), systems integration, or acquisition program management.

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting and visualizing complex data sets.

Experience working closely with Director level and higher; exercising discretion, initiative, and sound judgment in managing complex and sensitive program activities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop executive-level briefings and reports.

Ability to work collaboratively within dynamic, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Experience supporting Rapid Capability Offices (RCOs) or accelerated acquisition environments.

Familiarity with DoD Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiatives andNaval Operational Architecture.

Understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability and test event coordination.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; experience with visualization tools a plus.

Education and Certification Requirements :

Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Systems Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.

Citizenship and Clearance requirements :

US Citizenship required.

No dual Citizenship with another country.

Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.

Location :

Onsite

Crystal Gateway North, Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA

Travel : under 25%

Work Environment : PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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