Program Analyst - Naval Systems

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Job Title: Program Analyst – Naval Systems

Location: Washington, DC Clearance: Secret Position Type: Full-Time | [Onsite/Hybrid]

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Program Analyst – Naval Systems with deep expertise in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), obsolescence planning, and naval systems lifecycle management. This role supports enterprise-level initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically NAVSEA programs, and requires a strategic thinker with strong technical, policy, and analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management Support: Lead cross-functional initiatives across over 30 NAVSEA programs, including risk mitigation and redesign of enterprise-level SCRM and obsolescence programs. Develop organizational SOPs that align with executive leadership's strategic objectives.
• Obsolescence & Sustainment Planning: Drive long-term sustainment strategies for complex naval radar systems. Analyze obsolescence risk through forecasting, cannibalization rates, technology insertions, and refresh cycles.
• Product & System Lifecycle Management: Manage all phases of system lifecycle, from concept development to field deployment and sustainment. Coordinate integration, logistics, and system readiness to meet operational performance goals.
• Policy & Schedule Development: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders-including OEMs and SMEs-to develop Integrated Master Schedules, POA&Ms, executive briefings, and lead recurring stakeholder engagements and inspections.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Perform advanced analytics using Tableau, SQL, and Excel to evaluate system performance metrics such as MLDT, MTTR, and MTBCF. Translate findings into actionable insights to drive availability and readiness improvements.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets including cost estimation, vendor negotiations, and funding allocation. Ensure program execution remains within scope and aligned with financial and contractual constraints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field
• 7+ years of program management experience in defense, government contracting, or NAVSEA programs.
• Demonstrated experience with naval radar systems, obsolescence planning, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Proficient in data analytics tools (Tableau, SQL, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience briefing senior leadership.
• Experience with stakeholder coordination, POA&M development, and Integrated Master Schedules.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and supply chain risk practices.

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• PMP certification or equivalent program management credential.
• Prior NAVSEA, DoD, or defense contractor experience.
• Familiarity with naval radar platforms and logistics engineering.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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