Senior Program Analyst - United States - 34511 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Senior Program Analyst

Date

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

City

Dahlgren

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

This position requires advanced expertise in program management, data analysis, and operational coordination to ensure the effective planning, execution, and oversight of complex IT and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate program performance, identify risks, and develop solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting mission objectives by tracking deliverables, preparing reports, coordinating task order activities, and ensuring alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy standards. This role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is an on-site position that requires a Secret clearance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of a variety of reports, internal/external resource documents, and surveys.

- Publish results for utilization by internal and external clients, as appropriate.

- Work with relational database management systems (MS SQL Server) and analytical processing systems.

- Ensure data accuracy and validate all data collection methods used in reporting projects.

- Evaluate data quality, applications and functions, produce output, maintain reporting operations, and documentation.

- Research new data sources and analytical tools.

- Contribute to new product development and improvement in product delivery and presentation.

- Develop and maintain effective processes for managing requirements, developing business processes, and providing production support to the operation.

- Communicate status, risks, and issues to senior management and/or the client as appropriate.

- Analyze existing systems, programs, policies and organizational processes and recommend enhancements and improved solutions.

- Manage efficient execution of business meetings with internal project staff, clients and/or project vendors.

- Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.

- Document best practices and continuously measure outcomes for desired results.

- Work effectively with internal and external business partners in the delivery of solutions.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide program and project management support across IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise network initiatives, ensuring all activities align with Government priorities, budgets, and schedules
Support IT and network acquisition planning, including requirements identification, market research, contract data analysis, and documentation of procurement justifications and funding requests
Conduct program cost analysis by compiling, tracking, and evaluating financial data to support budget formulation, execution, and reporting activities
Perform integrated logistics support (ILS) analysis to ensure sustainment planning, resource forecasting, and lifecycle management of IT systems and network assets
Evaluate technical and programmatic data to support decision-making, risk mitigation, and performance measurement across multiple concurrent projects
Support project planning and scheduling by tracking milestones, deliverables, and performance requirements using approved Government tools and methodologies
Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflow documentation, and data management processes to ensure operational consistency
Identifies, tracks, and mitigates program risks to maintain project momentum
Prepare and deliver progress reports, presentations, and data call responses, providing analysis of program risks, costs, and performance metrics for Government review
Participate in In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and Task Prioritization Meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of action items
Collaborate with Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to coordinate acquisition, logistics, and system integration activities supporting mission operations
Monitor IT asset, seat, and software inventory data, ensuring alignment with NMCI/NEN tracking systems and compliance with Department IT asset management policies
Support change control, cybersecurity reporting, and performance auditing by maintaining accurate data in approved ITSM and enterprise systems
Contribute to enterprise-level planning and modernization efforts by analyzing technical architectures, identifying capability gaps, and recommending process or technology improvements
Conducts program cost analysis, tracks budgets and expenditures using systems like eCRAFT, processes funding documents, and performs cost-benefit analyses
Provide management and administrative support to Program Managers and Government Leads, including personnel tracking, documentation control, and deliverable coordination

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

Six (6) years of professional experience in relation to IT and network acquisition, analysis, planning, integrated logistics support, management support, and program cost analysis.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
An active secret clearance is required.
Must be within a commutable distance to the on-site work location in Dahlgren, VA.

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Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.