Program Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Analyst to join our team working in Washington, D.C. This is an onsite position.

The Program Analyst will guide high-impact enterprise technology, research & development (RDT&E), cloud integration, and financial management initiatives in support of defense and intelligence operations. This role demands strong leadership, executive-level stakeholder management, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to collaborative performance across cross-functional government, industry, and academic partners.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the strategic planning, direction, and execution of large-scale RDT&E investments, spanning AI/ML, cloud environments, prototype sensors, software development, and edge processing.
• Provide expert guidance on the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, ensuring financial health, schedule performance, and alignment with overarching defense objectives.
• Serve as a key interface and trusted advisor to senior leadership, preparing executive briefings, decision papers, and budget justifications for DoD, Intelligence Community, and Congressional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain executive reporting tools and Power BI dashboards to track real-time funding execution, risk mitigation, and program performance across multiple active projects.
• Facilitate strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration among Navy Warfare Centers, FFRDCs, UARCs, industry partners, and government agencies to accelerate cloud-enabled technologies and mission capabilities.
• Synchronize staffing, facilities, and resource planning to support organizational growth and personnel expansion across local and remote locations.
• Lead environment migration planning and operational frameworks to securely transition applications, data flows, and mission systems into scalable cloud environments.
• Ensure all program activities comply with strict security protocols, quality assurance standards, and internal management policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience within a defense contracting, U.S. military, or Intelligence Community environment.
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and managing financial health for major DoD/IC technology portfolios
• Experience communicating, interacting, and briefing Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag-level personnel, and Congressional or GAO officials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record leading cloud modernization, RDT&E, or data/analytics technology initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional stakeholder networks, including FFRDCs, UARCs, and Navy Warfare Center
• Background supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense/War, Intelligence Community agencies, or joint military environments.
• Military service experience or familiarity with military operations.
• Experience with advanced data visualization and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel).

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required and an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.