Senior Program Analyst​/Executive Assistant

Position Overview:

NIRA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in connection with a major, high-visibility agency initiative. The selected candidate will work directly with a federal executive, providing senior-level analytical, administrative, and executive support for critical FAA services and aviation systems programs.

This role requires a seasoned professional who can operate in a fast-paced executive environment, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment while handling sensitive information. The ideal candidate will be closely involved in the executive's day-to-day responsibilities related to planning, execution, and implementation of FAA initiatives and will play a key role in ensuring efficient operations and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

* Provide direct executive-level support to FAA leadership, managing workflow, tasking, and priorities to ensure deadlines are met

* Coordinate and staff products requiring executive review, approval, or signature

* Manage and maintain complex calendars and schedules, coordinate meetings, briefings, and executive engagements

* Track action items, taskings, and data calls; collect responses, analyze information, and provide synthesized inputs to the FAA executive

* Prepare, review, and edit briefing materials, reports, and presentation slides in support of executive meetings and initiatives

* Support the development and refinement of policies, processes, and procedures

* Review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and applicability prior to executive submission

* Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure timely and high-quality outputs

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education &

Qualifications:

* Master's degree with ten (10)+ years of experience in a technical (math, science, engineering), business, or management field OR Bachelor's degree with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience

* FAA-specific experience strongly desired

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

* Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision

* Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills

* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and critical-thinking ability

* Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented environments

* Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation

Key Skills &

Competencies:

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

* Experience using video conferencing and collaboration platforms

* Strong data analysis, program evaluation, and problem-solving skills

* Ability to leverage information technology to support business and programmatic needs

* Professional discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or executive-level information

Other Requirements:

* U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Salary: $89,000.00 - $ per year