Program Analyst Associate

About the Role

SAIC is seeking a motivated Program Analyst Associate to provide operational, financial, and project coordination support to the Program Management Director. This role will assist in the domains of Expeditionary Electronic Warfare, Maritime Electronic Warfare, and Air Electronic Warfare, supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Pipeline Tracking
• Monitor and analyze project funding across multiple task orders, tracking funding vehicle transitions, MIPRs, and FS Form 7600A/B interagency agreements.
• Track labor allocation, burn rates, and expenditure trends against allocated ceilings.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reviews, spending projections, and Monthly Financial Status Reports (MFSRs).
• Contract Deliverables & Quality Assurance (CDRL Management)
• Coordinate the end-to-end schedule for Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), tracking draft development, technical peer reviews, and on-time submittals.
• Ensure formal submittals meet contract compliance requirements, formatting guidelines, and quality standards.
• Track customer review cycles, government acceptance notifications, and required revisions.
• Task Order & Milestone Coordination
• Assist Task Order Leads and Technical Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and monitoring Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and milestone road-maps.
• Support project execution tracking for high-priority initiatives, including specialized hardware/software upgrades, lab integrations, and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Maintain central action item tracking systems, risk logs, and decision registers to ensure timely resolution of project dependencies.
• PMO Governance, Subcontractor Alignment & Reporting
• Collaborate closely with SAIC Finance, Pricing, and Subcontract Administrators (SCAs) to verify subcontractor burn rates, invoice accuracy, and scope alignment.
• Prepare, format, and synthesize executive-level presentation decks, bi-weekly growth/pipeline reviews, and customer status briefs.
• Facilitate recurring program meetings—coordinating schedules, establishing structured agendas, taking comprehensive minutes, and driving action item follow-up.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (strong emphasis on MS Excel for formulas/pivot tables, MS PowerPoint for executive presentations, and MS Word/Teams/SharePoint).

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Systems/Industrial Management, or related field; OR an Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant project coordination/analyst experience.
• Skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely in both written and verbal formats across diverse technical teams and management levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple simultaneous task orders, and structure unstructured data.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow government instructions, Technical Orders, Statements of Work (SOW), and DoD acquisition directives.
• Citizenship & Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance. An Interim clearance is required to start.
• Travel
• Potential travel up to 10%.