Program Analyst V

Akima

Suffolk, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$115,000–$120,000 Per Year

SKILLS

ASE, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Administration, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Communication Skills, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Data Collection, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Delivery Management, Diversity, Document Control, Documentation, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Government, Government Contracts, Homeland Security, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Operational Support Systems (OSS), Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Status Reports, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Variance Analysis, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Suffolk, VA

POSTED

Today

ASE is looking for a Program Analyst V to work in Suffolk, VA on a hybrid basis. The Program Analyst V supports the Senior Program Manager in the execution, coordination, and oversight of a diverse portfolio of federal contracts. This role provides analytical, administrative, and operational support across Systems Engineering, IT/Cyber, and Mission Support programs, contributing to program performance tracking, financial management, compliance, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate combines solid federal contracting knowledge with strong analytical skills and a collaborative work style that enables the Resource Management Group to maintain program excellence and organizational maturity. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities

+ Support the Sr. PM in day-to-day oversight of active federal contracts, including tracking deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics.

+ Assist with contract phase-in and phase-out activities, maintaining documentation, schedules, and stakeholder communications.

+ Monitor and analyze program financials, including budget tracking, forecasting inputs, cost variance analysis, and P&L reporting.

+ Prepare and maintain program status reports, dashboards, briefings, and data calls for internal leadership and government customers.

+ Support procurement activities, subcontractor coordination, and invoice review and approval processes.

+ Assist with workforce planning, staffing analyses, and resource allocation across the portfolio.

+ Maintain and update program management repositories, SharePoint sites, and document control systems.

+ Contribute to quality management activities by supporting audits, corrective actions, and adherence to established PM frameworks.

+ Support proposal efforts including data gathering, past performance documentation, and coordination of volume inputs.

+ Participate in risk identification, tracking, and mitigation planning across assigned programs.

+ Help implement standardized program management processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the Resource Group.

+ Serve as an analytical liaison between project managers, finance, contracts, and operational staff.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; graduate degree (MBA, MPA, MS) preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting or managing federal government contracts (DoD/DHS experience strongly preferred).

+ Demonstrated knowledge of federal contracting principles, FAR/DFARS requirements, and contract types (FFP, Cost Plus, T&M).

+ Proven experience with program financial management activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, and cost reporting.

+ Experience supporting program performance management, risk tracking, and deliverables management.

+ Experience supporting federal contract transitions (phase-ins/phase-outs)

+ Experience with proposal coordination, color-team reviews, or BD support activities.

+ Experience with quality management systems or process improvement frameworks (e.g., ISO, CMMI).

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex program data into actionable reporting.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project/program tracking tools.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise.

+ Active U.S. SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain).

+ PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

Job ID

2026-23226

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$115,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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