Senior Program Analyst — Aircraft Modifications & Retrofits

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Senior Project Management Analyst - Aircraft Modifications & Retrofits


Full Time - Contract


Dec 2026 (Contingent – Based on contract award)


On-site                       


Patuxent River, MD

Who we are:


Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. DBA Ataero is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO compliant. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.

We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We thank you for taking the time to apply to our positions and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview


We are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support aircraft modifications and retrofits for NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261). This role supports upgrades to fielded aircraft, including CH-53E sustainment improvements and CH-53K configuration changes, by aligning engineering documentation, kits, installation schedules and funding with fleet needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track H-53 retrofit and modification efforts, including aircraft applicability, installation status, cost, schedule and performance.


• Manage the review, routing and tracking of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs) and associated configuration documentation through program-office processes.


• Maintain Integrated Master Plans (IMPs) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs), identifying dependencies among design, test, procurement, kit delivery and installation.


• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, contracting, fleet and depot stakeholders to resolve documentation, material and aircraft-availability constraints.


• Develop business-case analyses and recommendations addressing affordability, readiness benefits, execution risks and implementation alternatives.


• Prepare modification-status reports and track actions through implementation and documentation closeout.

Required Qualifications

• MA or MS degree.


• More than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.


• Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• At least five years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD program management of aircraft retrofits and modifications.


• Advanced proficiency in, or understanding of, DoD contracts, IMPs, IMSs and business-case analysis and development.


• Demonstrated experience managing, reviewing and tracking ECPs, TDs and other program documentation associated with modification and retrofit of fleet aircraft.

Benefits We Have to Offer:

• Health


• Dental


• Vision


• STD/LTD Insurance


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• 401K Retirement Plan – including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match


• PTO (Paid time off)


• All Federal Paid Holidays


• Tuition Assistance and professional training


• Employee Assistance Program


• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications

Travel Required: Occasional