Senior Program Analyst Team Lead

Job ID: 2614527
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: Jul 14, 2026
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Project Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid
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Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Program Analyst Team Lead to support NSWC Crane Hypersonic programs. This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting the planning, execution, and oversight of hypersonic programs and projects in alignment with Department of War (DoW) and Navy priorities. The selected candidate must bring a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic workforce planning, personnel management, and data-driven decision making developed progressive roles at NSWC Crane and within the broader defense enterprise.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Personnel Management

• Serve as team lead for for various projects, providing day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and direction
• Conduct performance evaluations, set individual goals, and support professional development plans for team members
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with SAIC and NSWC Crane's mission and values

Strategic Planning & Workforce Development

• Assist senior leadership with the development and execution of strategic plans for the Hypersonic Portfolio, including long-range planning efforts and capability roadmaps
• Support workforce development initiatives by identifying skill gaps, recommending training opportunities, and contributing to hiring and onboarding strategies
• Participate in strategic reviews, portfolio assessments, and planning sessions to align resources with mission priorities

Task Oversight & Requirements Resourcing

• Oversee the assignment, tracking, and completion of tasks across the portfolio, ensuring timely and quality deliverables
• Lead efforts to identify, scope, and resource new program requirements, coordinating with technical leads, contracting personnel, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain program planning artifacts and integrated schedules
• Generate cost estimates and support the development of budget submissions, spend plans, and funding documentation

Financial Management & Execution Monitoring

• Generate cost estimates and support the development of budget submissions, spend plans, and funding documentation
• Monitor financial execution across the portfolio, tracking obligations, expenditures, and variances against planned targets

Technical Execution Monitoring

• Track and assess technical progress across hypersonic programs, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Support the development and review of program plans, statements of work, and performance work statements
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and technical subject matter experts to ensure alignment between technical execution and program objectives
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of program reviews, milestone briefings, and technical interchange meetings

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience
• Deep familiarity with NSWC Crane's organizational structure, culture, mission, and strategic priorities
• Established relationships with NSWC Crane leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Must have an interim clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Desired Experience:

• 9+ years of progressive experience at NSWC Crane and within the defense enterprise, spanning program analysis, logistics, human resources, and organizational leadership
• DoD acquisition processes and program management frameworks (DoDI 5000 series)
• Hypersonic and advanced weapons systems program familiarity
• DoD financial management systems and cost estimating