Entry Level Network Engineer Jobs in Encinitas, CA

Position Summary

KaiHonua, LLC has an immediate opening for a Jr Program Management Analyst to join our rapidly growing team. The Junior Program Management Analyst provides entry-level support to the Program Manager and the Navy PMW 150 program teams responsible for delivering secure communications and navigation capabilities. This role assists in program planning, execution tracking, financial management, and documentation in support of DoD acquisition programs.

The analyst works under supervision of senior program managers and contributes to ensuring programs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives in accordance with DoD acquisition policies.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties (Not listed in order of importance; other duties may be assigned) and must be able to perform the following with minimal guidance:

• Assist in the coordination and execution of program management activities across PMW 150 projects
• Support program schedules, risk management processes, and performance tracking
• Support development and maintenance of program schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Track action items, risks, and issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
• Provide administrative and analytical support for program reviews and meetings
• Support creation and maintenance of acquisition documentation
• Assist in preparing materials for milestone reviews, technical reviews, and leadership briefings
• Maintain organized program records in compliance with Navy standards and records management policies
• Assist with tracking program budgets, expenditures, and obligations
• Support financial reporting, including spreadsheets and dashboards
• Help reconcile financial data and identify variances for review by senior staff
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data to support decision-making
• Develop status reports, metrics, and visualizations for leadership
• Maintain trackers for contracts, deliverables, and performance metrics
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Facilitate communication across functional groups (engineering, logistics, contracts, finance)
• Support scheduling and execution of Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Engineering, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in program management, project coordination, or DoD support (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.  Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen.  Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner.  May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Secret security clearance.  Must be a US citizen.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, KaiHonua, LLC is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) owned SBA Small Disadvantaged Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects located around the world, our team possesses innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technology solutions.  KaiHonua, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

KaiHonua, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.  The above job description is not all encompassing.  Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

KaiHonua, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.