Senior Program​/Project​/Management Analyst - NAS

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Norfolk, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Company Overview:

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

The Position:

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a Senior Program / Project / Management Analyst to drive strategic program analysis and operational planning for the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Norfolk, VA
. In this senior capacity, you will serve as a principal advisor, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to evaluate complex program objectives, cross-reference multi‑million dollar budgets, and track high‑visibility acquisition schedules. You will govern data management workflows and change control processes, providing critical decision support that directly impacts the readiness and lifecycle sustainability of naval aviation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to evaluate high‑level program/project objectives, identifying critical‑path constraints and delivering actionable mitigation strategies.
• Critique and synthesize cross‑functional requirements, execution statuses, budgets, and master schedules to provide comprehensive risk assessments to leadership.
• Lead complex management, technical, or business case analyses to support structural program decisions, trade‑off studies, and long‑range acquisition strategies.
• Direct the collection, integration, organization, and translation of vast data sets spanning aircraft, weapons, project acquisition, and product sustainment programs.
• Enforce and optimize government‑instituted processes for configuration change control management, official milestone documentation, and technical data management life cycles.
• Establish tracking frameworks for overarching program milestones and schedules, authoring executive summaries and technical reports for senior military and civilian stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management performing the functional duties described above.
• Expert-level understanding of the NAVAIR program office (PMA) environment, defense procurement pathways, and formal milestone review structures.
• Elite analytical and predictive modeling capabilities, mastery of project management suites (e.g., MS Project, advanced Excel), and exceptional technical writing skills suitable for senior leadership review.

Why Join ACET:

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer:

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