Aviation Program Manager Jobs in Havelock, NC (NOW HIRING)

Program/Project Management Analyst (Journeyman) Locations: Cherry Point, NC Work Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Travel: Up to 15% Support a Major NAVAIR Program Office! **THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** We are seeking experienced Program/Project Management Analysts to support a major Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Management Activity (PMA). Successful candidates will become part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting acquisition, sustainment, logistics, financial management, and program execution activities for critical naval aviation programs. This position requires professionals who can work effectively with Government leadership, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), fleet stakeholders, and industry partners while supporting multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic acquisition environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide program management support across the acquisition lifecycle. * Develop, maintain, and analyze program schedules, milestones, and deliverables. * Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, correspondence, and decision support materials. * Coordinate meetings, program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and stakeholder engagements. * Track program risks, issues, action items, and decisions. * Support budget planning, execution tracking, financial reporting, and spend plan development. * Analyze program data and prepare recommendations for Government leadership. * Support acquisition documentation development and staffing. * Maintain program records, databases, SharePoint sites, and reporting tools. * Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of major program events and reviews. * Support responses to leadership taskers, data calls, and information requests. * Coordinate activities across Government, military, and contractor organizations. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Public Administration, or related discipline. * 5-10 years of professional experience supporting Department of Defense, Federal Government, aerospace, aviation, or defense acquisition programs. * Experience supporting program management, project management, acquisition, logistics, financial management, or business operations functions. * Experience developing executive briefings, reports, and decision-support products. * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. * U.S. Citizenship required. * Active Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAVSEA, PEO, SYSCOM, or other DoD acquisition organizations. * Familiarity with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), DoD acquisition processes, and program lifecycle management. * Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Project, or similar collaboration and reporting tools. * Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes. * Prior military service or experience supporting military aviation programs. * DAWIA certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Benefits: * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short-Term Disability * Voluntary Long-Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Health Savings Account (HSA) * 401K with employer match * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Parental Leave * Military Leave * Education, Training & Professional Development * Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care * Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. * If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility. * If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.