Program Analyst

The Defense Sector, Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is seeking a project analyst to join our team. Do you have a passion for ensuring the seamless operation of a diverse team? We're not just looking for project analyst expertise; we value a positive attitude, adaptability to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced, reliable professional, adept at handling multiple priorities with excellent coping skills.

Whether working independently or collaboratively, you are customer and team focused.

Although this role is 75% remote, candidates located in the Warner Robins, GA area are strongly preferred. There can be up to 25% in office work at the customer location on Warner Robins Air Force Base that will be required.

In this role, you will support the Program Manager as a project analyst, assisting with execution of a highly complex program and provide comprehensive support to our operational team.

• Help develop WBSs, schedules, track status of CDRLs and work products and ensure they are delivered on time
• Review the work of the teams to ensure high quality products are delivered to the customer
• Clearly communicate with the PM on status of workload and provide early identification of issues
• Work with the PM to assist with management of subcontractors including developing SOWs, SSJs, and monitoring performance post-award
• Manage metrics for monthly status reports
• Prepare briefings and assist the PM with collecting technical data to generate reports
• Provide support to the PM for program planning and cost estimating
• Assist with establishing and defining program plan requirements, delivery timeline, key performance indicators, including monitoring and reporting performance
• Develop graphs and trend analysis for various technical documents and CDRLs
• Help establish and maintain SOPs, user documentation, and training material.
• Assist with change management activities, including agile software development methodologies
• Assist with managing Jira Boards and developing automation to generate reports
• Interface with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel

• A bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance is required
• Experience managing and leading small teams
• Ability to lead teams to develop technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution.
• Lead teams to develop solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge.
• Experience with technical writing and understanding technical documentation requirements
• Experience reviewing technical work products
• Experience generating trend analysis and working with datasets to create graphs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system problems and develop innovative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel when needed by the program

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Administration or other relevant technical field
• Knowledge of Confluence and Jira
• Experience using agile methodologies
• Prior experience working for the Department of War, Air Force or as a government contractor

$82,550.00 - $

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.