Position: Program Management Analyst

Full-time    
Compensation: $115k - $155k
Location: Government Facilities in San Diego, CA
Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret (Top Secret/ SCI Eligible)

Trabus Technologies (TRABUS), a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in San Diego, has delivered innovative solutions in wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to federal and private sector clients since 2010. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and engineering support for the armed services, TRABUS is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to solving real-world challenges through technical excellence and innovation.

SUMMARY: TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Management Analyst to deliver full-time, onsite programmatic leadership, acquisition execution, and operational integration support to the PAE RAS 1.0 Mission Enablers Command & Control (C2) team and customer leadership. Operating within a high-tempo, dynamic operational and acquisition environment, the incumbent serves as the central programmatic driver. In this capacity, you will directly assist in overseeing the cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for critical projects and programs. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of DoD acquisition processes and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Program Management: Provide comprehensive, high-level programmatic support, including budget formulation, long-term program planning, and the development of formal acquisition documentation.
  • Risk & Execution: Closely monitor task execution, identify potential program risks, design mitigation strategies, and ensure strict alignment with overall program office processes and procedures.
  • Data & Documentation: Collect, complete, organize, and interpret complex program data and documentation with a high degree of programmatic rigor and attention to detail.
  • Performance Tracking: Assist in tracking and assessing overall program cost, schedule, and performance (including management initiatives, program integration, cost-benefit analyses, and key performance metric development).
  • Information Analysis: Perform detailed information gathering and analytical reviews to prepare comprehensive responses for official data calls and urgent information requests.
  • Stakeholder Communications: Support the preparation and coordination of program-level meetings, executive briefings, and conference summaries for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear alignment across organizations.
  • Strategic Problem Solving: Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature professional judgment in anticipating, identifying, and solving complex programmatic and operational challenges.
  • Meeting Management: Apply strong organizational and leadership skills to effectively coordinate, lead, and document Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Working Group meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Experience Level: 8+ years of progressive experience in program management, specifically including managing cost, schedule, and performance for large-scale, complex programs.
  • DoD Expertise: Proven experience working directly within a DoD Program Office (including hands-on involvement with budget formulation, program planning, acquisition documentation development, task monitoring, and risk mitigation).
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and collaborate with a diverse team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel toward shared strategic objectives.
  • Technical Translation: Ability to rapidly comprehend complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, actionable information for non-technical audiences and executive decision-makers.
  • Software Proficiency: High proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Word and MS PowerPoint, for creating executive-level briefings, templates, and documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• • DoD Acquisition: Direct experience with DoD Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs and processes; continuous DoD Program Office experience is highly preferred.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or defense-specific equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Program Management Level II or Ill) is highly desired.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of briefing senior military and civilian leadership.

BENEFITS:     

• Paid Time Off     
• Holidays     
• Health Insurance     
• Dental Insurance     
• Vision Insurance     
• Flexible Spending Account     
• 401(k)     
• Life AD&D     

 
US citizenship and a final DoD adjudicated Secret Clearance
   
To apply, go to https://trabus.com/careers and click on “View Openings”  

Trabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws. Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits.