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Akytech Consulting LLC

Program Analyst Level IV

Full Time · In Office · Edgewood, Maryland (USA)

$85,000–$110,000 · Posted Jul 30, 2026

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  • Position: Program Analyst Level IV
  • Location: Edgewood, MD (On-Site)
  • CPE/CBRN
  • Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
  • Position Overview
  • The Program Analyst Level IV provides senior-level acquisition, program management, operations, financial, and analytical support to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). This position supports strategic planning, acquisition lifecycle management, program execution, budget analysis, task management, leadership briefings, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies and organizational 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 JPEO-CBRND 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.

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