Program Analyst

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Dahlgren, VA, USA
In-Office
65K-85K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provides analytical and programmatic support for DoD and Navy equipment programs. Tracks schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, risks, issues, and performance metrics; develops plans, reports, dashboards, briefings, and technical documentation; coordinates with government, contractor, and technical stakeholders; facilitates reviews and meetings; and supports program requirements, records, and execution activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Program Analyst to provide equipment support to our government customer in Dahlgren, VA.


Program Analyst Essential Responsibilities:


  • Provide programmatic and analytical support for the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programs and projects.
  • Track program schedules, milestones, deliverables, action items, and performance metrics to ensure requirements are completed on time.
  • Analyze program data, identify trends, risks, issues, and potential impacts, and provide recommendations to program leadership.
  • Support the development and maintenance of program plans, schedules, status reports, briefings, dashboards, and other program management documentation.
  • Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, technical teams, and other stakeholders to support program objectives and resolve programmatic issues.
  • Prepare and present program status updates, reports, briefings, recommendations, and decision-support information to management and customers.
  • Facilitate and participate in program meetings, technical reviews, working groups, and other stakeholder engagements; document decisions, action items, and follow-up requirements.
  • Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of program requirements, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain organized program records, correspondence, reports, and documentation in accordance with organizational and contractual requirements.
  • Perform additional program analysis and administrative duties as required to support successful program execution.

Minimum Requirements:


  • Five (5) years of work-related experience demonstrating technical understanding and the ability to prepare complex and detailed technical documents and reports; OR
  • Three (3) years of specialized experience in:
    • Financial planning, budgeting, and execution of project funds for allocation purposes.
    • Integrated Management Schedule (IMS) development and tracking for planning and budgeting.
    • Coordination of task planning, schedule development, and task execution for DoD and Navy programs and projects.
  • Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of software applications and business practices, with a high degree of skill in applying software functions necessary to prepare complex and detailed documents using the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience processing complex and lengthy technical reports that include tables, graphs, charts, or multiple columns.
  • Experience participating in Technical Progress and Design Reviews and program technical meetings.
  • Experience providing status and input to technical reports, white papers, and meetings.
  • Must have an active Secret U.S. Government security clearance. (Note: U.S. citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.)
  • Substantial experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and OneNote.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Navy Information Dominance Approval System (NAVIDAS) experience.
  • Navy Enterprise Resource Planning experience.

       

Compensation Details:

$65000- $85000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Five years of work-related experience demonstrating technical understanding and the ability to prepare complex technical documents and reports, or three years of specialized experience.
  • Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and execution of project funds for allocation purposes.
  • Experience developing and tracking Integrated Management Schedules for planning and budgeting.
  • Experience coordinating task planning, schedule development, and task execution for DoD and Navy programs and projects.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of software applications and business practices, including Microsoft Office functions used to prepare complex documents.
  • Experience processing complex technical reports containing tables, graphs, charts, or multiple columns.
  • Experience participating in Technical Progress Reviews, Design Reviews, and program technical meetings.
  • Experience providing status and input for technical reports, white papers, and meetings.
  • Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required to maintain the Secret clearance.
  • Substantial experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and OneNote.
  • Experience with Navy Information Dominance Approval System (NAVIDAS).
  • Experience with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning.

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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