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Senior Program Associate Jobs in Bethesda, MD (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Management Analyst

Washington, DC

$131K - $132K/yr

MELE Associates, Inc. (MELE) is seeking a highly capable Sr. Management Analyst to provide front ... and program support. MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified ...

Senior Financial Program Manager

Springfield, VA · On-site

$121K - $121K/yr

Acquisition strategy program management services to senior management. * Work across customer ... Associate Directorates. * Support IC Steering Groups, Advisory Groups and Governance Boards.

Acquisition strategy program management services to senior management. * Work across customer ... Associate Directorates. * Support IC Steering Groups, Advisory Groups and Governance Boards.

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How much do senior program associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior program associate in Bethesda, MD is $79,411.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,600.00 and $101,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior program associate?

A senior program associate is a professional responsible for managing and supporting specific projects or programs within an organization. They often coordinate activities, monitor progress, and ensure objectives are met, typically requiring strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in program management tools. This role may also involve supervising junior staff and preparing reports for stakeholders.

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Senior Program Analyst with Security Clearance

Quantum Sky

Suitland, MD • On-site

$125K - $125K/yr

Other

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Program Analyst to support a Government Program Management Office in Suitland, MD. Responsibilities: * Provide multi-disciplined program support to Govt CTO and other Program Managers, including project management, technical analysis, acquisition support, scheduling/planning, financial management/budgeting, contracts management, logistics, milestone reviews, and quality management.
* Provide specialized support for advancing future technologies, advanced architecture designs, concept of operations, and process improvements. Assess emerging technologies and quantify current system performance to recommend options for future system enhancement.
* Interface with Technical Design Agent (TDA) and In-service Engineering Agent (ISEA) teams to provide systems engineering, research, development, test & evaluation (RDT&E) support for sensor and augmentation equipment on deploying Navy platforms, including operational requirements, design reviews, and lifecycle support.
* Manage stakeholder communications between the Program Office and resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, labs, vendors), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.
* Remain current with emerging technologies (AI, ML, HCI, Cybersecurity, etc.) by using industry best practices and applying innovative designs with systems and applications. Qualifications Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in technical, management, or related discipline.
* Five (5) years of experience supporting DOW program acquisition, lifecycle support, development, testing, and IT project management support.
* Ability to use data analytics and tools (e.g., AI tools) to leverage program metrics, budget execution data, and schedules (via analyzing CSV exports) to rapidly identify trends, cost variances, and programmatic risks.
* Experienced in process improvement practices applying AI and other tools to alleviate bottlenecks, rework, and redundancies. Adept at streamlining program lifecycle dependencies to produce AI-enabled routines and deliverables.
* Ability to craft precise, structured prompts and utilize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities to interrogate program documents, extract insights, and generate accurate, mission-relevant deliverables.
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral), able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.
* Ability to multitask in support of numerous projects with a demanding workload.
* High proficiency with MS Office Suite, AI integration, and databases.
* Travel estimated 10-20%, CONUS and OCONUS.
Desired: * Former DOD (military or civilian) experience.
* Understanding of DOD’s processes for designing/deploying technical systems.
* Completion of various Project Management and IT coursework/certifications.
Clearance: * Current active TS/SCI clearance (must have current SSBI) as reported in DISS.
Location: * Work is located 100% on government site (no telework).