Position: Program Analyst Level IV
Location: Edgewood, MD (On-Site)
CPE/CBRN
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
The Program Analyst Level IV provides senior-level acquisition, program management, financial, and operational support to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). This role supports the full acquisition lifecycle by driving program execution, strategic planning, budget analysis, executive communications, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition policies and mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Acquisition Management
- Support all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle including planning, development, production, sustainment, and lifecycle management.
- Assist in developing acquisition strategies, milestone documentation, life cycle management plans, and program schedules.
- Monitor program cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and milestones.
- Conduct program analysis and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
- Develop and maintain program management tools, reports, and tracking systems.
- Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs), milestone reviews, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
- Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), and acquisition documentation.
Program Planning & Operations
- Plan, coordinate, and execute operational events, capability demonstrations, tabletop exercises, executive meetings, and senior leadership engagements.
- Develop annual and long-range strategic plans supporting organizational objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities among Government organizations, stakeholders, and contractors.
- Manage planning calendars, schedules, action items, and recurring reports.
Task & Document Management
- Serve as the primary coordinator for internal and external taskers.
- Receive, analyse, assign, monitor, and track taskers through completion.
- Build staff packages and coordinate responses with multiple organizations.
- Draft, review, and maintain:
- Memorandums
- Executive summaries
- White papers
- Policies
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Briefing materials
- Issue papers
- Meeting minutes
- Acquisition documentation
- Maintain electronic program records and SharePoint repositories.
Financial & Budget Support
- Assist with program budgeting, funding management, and financial planning.
- Develop obligations and outlay plans.
- Monitor expenditures, accruals, contractor invoices, and financial performance.
- Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development.
- Prepare support agreements (DD1144, 7600A).
- Utilise PMRT, GFEBS, JSCBIS, and ACEIT for financial and acquisition reporting.
Risk & Performance Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
- Evaluate acquisition strategies, technical performance, cost, and schedule.
- Recommend corrective actions to improve program execution.
- Track key performance indicators and recurring program metrics.
Executive Communication & Reporting
- Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and recurring reports.
- Present strategic, operational, and technical information to senior military and civilian leadership.
- Develop Monthly Acquisition Reports (MARs), executive dashboards, and leadership updates.
- Prepare reports supporting portfolio assessments and program reviews.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with DoD organisations, external agencies, international partners, contractors, and program offices.
- Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives when assigned.
- Build strong relationships with Government leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders to resolve program issues and achieve objectives.
Administrative & Organisational Support
- Coordinate meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and executive events.
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and executive summaries.
- Support supply management, facility coordination, employee onboarding, and organisational operations.
- Assist with information security procedures, policy implementation, and document control.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 4–10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, or CBRND programs (depending on task assignment).
- Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management under DoDI 5000.
- Experience developing executive briefings, acquisition documentation, and milestone packages.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience with financial management, budgeting, and cost estimation is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting Government task management systems and document staffing processes.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Microsoft Project.
- SharePoint administration and document management.
- PMRT (Project Management Resource Tool).
- ACEIT / Automated Cost Estimator (ACE).
- GFEBS.
- JSCBIS.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
Knowledge
- DoD 5000 Acquisition Framework.
- Program lifecycle management.
- Risk management methodologies.
- Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
- Milestone Decision Reviews.
- Cost, schedule, and performance management.
- DoD documentation standards and acquisition policies.
Core Competencies
- Program Management
- Acquisition Support
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Communication
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Task Management
- Technical Writing
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Support
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional Coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting CPE-CBRN or other DoD acquisition organizations.
- Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
- Knowledge of CBRN defense programs and acquisition processes.
- Experience supporting senior executive leadership within the Department of Defense.
- Strong presentation and executive briefing capabilities.
Why Join Akytech
Join a team supporting one of the Department of Defense's most critical missions—protecting our nation's warfighters against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. At Akytech, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that
values innovation, professional growth, and mission success.
Add the following soft skills:
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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