Program Analyst Associate

Job ID: 2612274
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: May 6, 2026
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Project Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Description

SAIC is looking for a Program Analyst Associate for our Crane, IN location.

Candidates will:

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Responsible for ensuring contract requirements and subcontractor responsibilities are being accomplished including working on the definition and implementation of project planning techniques to provide visibility on the contract.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for an assigned portion of a program, participating in and establishing and defining program plan requirements, and monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met. (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee).
• Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.

Work is closely supervised. Follow specific, detailed instructions. IMPACT: Contributions are usually limited to task-related activities. LIASON: Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the group.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree and 0 years related experience.

Skills:

• Strong Administrative and Office skills capable of juggling multiple projects at once, The ability to coordinate materials, schedules, and supplies for large teams.

• Experience with specific systems like:

  • APACS: Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System.

  • GEARS Program: Managing building access and authorization packages.

  • Defense Travel System (DTS): Reviewing, approving, and coordinating travel arrangements and reimbursements for DoD personnel.

  • Foreign Clearance Guide (DOW): Expertise in international travel requirements.

  • SharePoint: Managing visit requests and team documentation.

• Proficiency with office tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and enterprise systems like ERP or project management software.

• Strong data management and database skills for tracking key data like travel requests, access changes, supplies, and reviews.

• Ability to securely handle sensitive and classified information in alignment with national security policies.

• Strong written communication skills for preparing high-level correspondence on behalf of leadership.

• A working knowledge of DoD facility and safety regulations