NAVAIR ProgramProject Management Analyst Junior PMA

COLSA is seeking qualified candidates for a Program/Project Management Analyst (Junior) to support a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Management Activity (PMA) at Patuxent River, Maryland. In this role, you will work on-site within the program office, gaining hands‑on experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs. Collaborating with government personnel and industry partners, you will assist with program planning, financial and schedule tracking, meeting coordination, executive briefing development, and a variety of program management activities that contribute to the successful execution of defense acquisition efforts and the delivery of mission‑critical naval aviation capabilities. Support program managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with program execution activities Develop and maintain program schedules, action item trackers, and status reports Prepare executive‑level briefings, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials Coordinate meetings, working groups, technical reviews, and program reviews. Track program milestones, deliverables, and customer action items Assist with budget tracking, spend plan updates, and financial reporting activities Maintain program documentation, records, databases, and SharePoint sites Support data calls, taskers, and information requests from senior leadership Prepare meeting agendas and capture meeting minutes Assist with risk, issue, and decision tracking Support program office operations and administrative activities as required At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee‑centric culture and benefits here: Required Skills Required Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline 1-3 years of professional experience supporting program management, project management, business operations, acquisition, or administrative functions Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment Preferred Qualifications Active Secret clearance Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs Familiarity with NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or defense acquisition environments Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, or project management tools Military service or defense contractor experience Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr COLSA Corporation