Entry Level Program Analyst Jobs in California, MD

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact - and Own a Piece of the Future

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we'd love to meet you.

We're a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we're not just looking for someone to fill a seat - we're looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us.

Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

About the Role

AVIAN is seeking a Program/Project/Management Analyst, Junior to provide program management and analytical support for Department of Defense acquisition programs. The selected candidate will assist with data analysis, reporting, and program tracking activities to support execution across the program lifecycle while ensuring alignment with Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policies and procedures.

The Program/Project/Management Analyst will work closely with Government leadership and program personnel to support planning, execution, and reporting activities across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle. This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced acquisition environment.

• Provide entry-level program management and analytical support for DoD acquisition programs
• Apply analytic techniques to evaluate program and project objectives
• Assist in analyzing program requirements, status, budgets, and schedules
• Collect, organize, and interpret data related to aircraft, weapons, and acquisition programs
• Support development and maintenance of program tracking tools and reports
• Track program/project status, milestones, and action items
• Assist in preparation of program briefs, reports, and documentation
• Support management, technical, and business case analyses
• Assist with lifecycle management activities across acquisition phases
• Coordinate with Government leadership and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Maintain program documentation and data repositories
• Support compliance with DoD and Department of the Navy acquisition policies

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university

• Less than three (3) years of combined experience performing program management, acquisition, or analytical support duties

• At least one (1) year supporting NAVAIR program management, technical, or business analysis disciplines
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs
• Experience supporting aircraft or weapons system programs
• Familiarity with Integrated Product Team (IPT) environments
• Experience supporting schedules, budgets, or program tracking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and interpret program data
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Salary range: $77,000 - $80,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) 

About being a part of Team AVIAN

As an employee-owner, you'll be a catalyst for progress - helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it's helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

You'll Succeed Here If You...

• See opportunities where others see routine
• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better
• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks
• Believe in doing the right thing the right way - even when no one's watching
• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together
• Embrace a "one team" mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork.
• Understand the power of ownership - and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: We're not just building a company - we're building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you'll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth: We're expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value - not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration: We're big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.