Program Analyst Sr.

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Program Analyst to support the Specialized Munitions Division customer at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana, on a part-time basis.

Job Overview:
SAIC is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Sr. Program Analyst to support the Strategic Munitions Material and Analysis customer and contractor team . This role would be ideal for candidates with a deep understanding of DoD program processes, familiarity with cost and schedule management, and could work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve mission success in the team's support of our customers' Fleet Ballistic Missile engineering, testing, and sustainment operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in project planning and reporting across supported programs to ensure test readiness activities are properly integrated into project schedules.
• Coordinate recurring status reports, ensuring accurate data and progress updates related to testing and readiness.
• Conduct schedule and metrics-based analysis, providing actionable insights to support program-level and project-level decisions.
• Participate in the development of detailed test plans and ensure proper reporting of test readiness metrics and results.
• Facilitate preparations for and support recurring and non-recurring meetings, such as budget reviews, financial planning discussions, and test readiness reviews.
• Serve as a liaison between internal project teams, and external stakeholders including contractor management, ensuring essential communication and alignment on contract and program objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree and 6yrs plus of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in program/project management, financial analysis, or metrics-based evaluation.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and performance tracking with minimal oversight.
• Strong engineering technical and analytical skills for interpreting program data and developing actionable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and resolve project challenges in a dynamic environment.
• US Citizenship required.

Highly Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) or similar DoD organizations.
• Experience with explosives, test readiness planning, metrics development, and schedule integration.
• Active DoD Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.