{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2bda43cd7ff08e3085f5285","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2bda43cd7ff08e3085f5285","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2bda43cd7ff08e3085f5285","title":"Senior Program Analyst — Flight Test Planning & Program Support","description":"Ataero is Hiring!\n\nSenior Program Analyst - Flight Test Planning & Program Support\n\nFull Time - Contract\n\nDec 2026 (Contingent – Based on contract award)\n\nOn-site\n\nPatuxent River, MD\n\nWho we are:\n\nFounded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. DBA Ataero is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO compliant. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We thank you for taking the time to apply to our positions and look forward to reviewing your application.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support H-53 flight-test planning and coordination for NAVAIR’s PMA-261. This role connects program-office priorities with developmental and operational test activities supporting the CH-53E and CH-53K. The analyst helps align test requirements, aircraft configurations, schedules and reporting with capability delivery and fleet readiness.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nSupport developmental and operational test planning, including requirements tracking, test milestones and readiness-review documentation.\nCoordinate flight-test requirements among PMA-261 IPTs, test leadership and participating organizations, including Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 21 (HX-21), as assigned.\nHelp identify aircraft, configuration, instrumentation and support-resource needs; track dependencies that affect test readiness and execution.\nUse iTEST and iREPORT to support test planning, coordination and reporting within the program-office workflow.\nPrepare test-status briefings, track actions and issues, and summarize schedule and resource impacts for program leadership.\nCoordinate test results and follow-up actions with engineering and program stakeholders to support capability integration and fleet implementation.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMA or MS degree.\nMore than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.\nSecret Clearance\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nAt least five years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD developmental and operational test-pilot duties and/or test planning.\nAdditional program management experience within a PMA structure.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.\nProficiency in iTEST and iREPORT, with the ability to coordinate flight-test requirements within a program office’s IPTs.\n\nBenefits We Have to Offer:\n\nHealth\nDental\nVision\nSTD/LTD Insurance\nLife/AD&D Insurance\n401K Retirement Plan – including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match\nPTO (Paid time off)\nAll Federal Paid Holidays\nTuition Assistance and professional training\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCompetitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications\n\nTravel Required: Occasional","company":"Ataero","rawCompany":"ataero","city":"Patuxent River","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-14T09:56:34.671Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Program Analyst — Flight Test Planning & Program Support","description":"Ataero is Hiring!\n\nSenior Program Analyst - Flight Test Planning & Program Support\n\nFull Time - Contract\n\nDec 2026 (Contingent – Based on contract award)\n\nOn-site\n\nPatuxent River, MD\n\nWho we are:\n\nFounded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. DBA Ataero is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO compliant. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We thank you for taking the time to apply to our positions and look forward to reviewing your application.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support H-53 flight-test planning and coordination for NAVAIR’s PMA-261. This role connects program-office priorities with developmental and operational test activities supporting the CH-53E and CH-53K. The analyst helps align test requirements, aircraft configurations, schedules and reporting with capability delivery and fleet readiness.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nSupport developmental and operational test planning, including requirements tracking, test milestones and readiness-review documentation.\nCoordinate flight-test requirements among PMA-261 IPTs, test leadership and participating organizations, including Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 21 (HX-21), as assigned.\nHelp identify aircraft, configuration, instrumentation and support-resource needs; track dependencies that affect test readiness and execution.\nUse iTEST and iREPORT to support test planning, coordination and reporting within the program-office workflow.\nPrepare test-status briefings, track actions and issues, and summarize schedule and resource impacts for program leadership.\nCoordinate test results and follow-up actions with engineering and program stakeholders to support capability integration and fleet implementation.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMA or MS degree.\nMore than 10 years of experience performing program, project or management analysis duties relevant to this position.\nSecret Clearance\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nAt least five years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD developmental and operational test-pilot duties and/or test planning.\nAdditional program management experience within a PMA structure.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.\nProficiency in iTEST and iREPORT, with the ability to coordinate flight-test requirements within a program office’s IPTs.\n\nBenefits We Have to Offer:\n\nHealth\nDental\nVision\nSTD/LTD Insurance\nLife/AD&D Insurance\n401K Retirement Plan – including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match\nPTO (Paid time off)\nAll Federal Paid Holidays\nTuition Assistance and professional training\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCompetitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications\n\nTravel Required: Occasional","datePosted":"2026-09-14T09:56:34.671Z","dateModified":"2026-09-14T09:56:34.671Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ataero","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Patuxent River","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f2bda43cd7ff08e3085f5285"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2bda43cd7ff08e3085f5285"}}