Program Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No

Join a mission-driven team supporting NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office (PMA-271). As a Program Analyst, you will play a key role in the development, integration, and certification of a new Top-Secret collateral network across multiple DoD facilities and industry partners. This is a unique opportunity to combine program management support, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement in support of one of the Navy's most critical programs.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will serve as a central coordinator and technical facilitator for the Top-Secret Infrastructure (TSI) Team by:

• Providing program, project, and technical management support for the development of a new Top-Secret (TS) network.
• Generating, analyzing, and validating technical requirements to ensure successful system integration across facilities.
• Leading weekly team meetings, industry partner status calls, and coordinating with the DAiTA Group and DNA Department.
• Working with Site Systems Security Offices and NAVAIR Cyber to define physical and network connection requirements and support TS infrastructure certification and Authority to Operate (ATO) approval.
• Partnering with functional leads to gather inputs for Digital Transformation briefs to leadership.
• Assisting with TSI risk management activities.
• Supporting Configuration Control Board meetings and governance processes for the TS network.
• Collaborating with DNA to manage TS account creation, onboarding, and offboarding within the SNAP helpdesk system.
• Monitoring and reporting site-level TS infrastructure installation progress and ATO status.
• Facilitating meetings, capturing minutes, tracking schedules, and supporting engineering risk management processes.
• Reviewing documentation and technical artifacts required for establishing TS network connections.
• Supporting or participating in technical interchange meetings, site planning activities, Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's (or associate's) degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of program or technical project support experience, preferably within a DoD environment.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure projects, system integration efforts, or classified network environments.
• Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, ATO processes, and coordination with Cyber/Security offices.
• Familiarity with configuration management practices, governance boards, and change control processes.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, technical documentation, and milestone reviews (e.g., SETRs, PMRs, TIMs).
• Experience interpreting technical requirements and coordinating with engineering teams, security offices, and external partners.
• Ability to track and manage technical schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and collaboration platforms to support documentation, tracking, and reporting.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $95,000 - $115,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here !
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.