Program Analyst I in Norfolk, Virginia at Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc

Program Analyst I
Job ID: 2026-345
Date Posted: 2026-09-03T00:00:00
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Minimum Experience: 10 years
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Epsilon Systems is seeking a full-time Program Analyst I in Norfolk, VA.

The Program Analyst provides analytical, technical, and operational support to Program and Project Management for government contract execution. The position analyzes program performance, contract requirements, staffing, schedules, deliverables, technical requirements, and operational needs and provides recommendations to management.

The Program Analyst applies knowledge of U.S. Navy Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems, shipboard maintenance, repair, modernization, and operations to support contract performance, workforce planning, technical staffing, and program decision-making. The position requires discretion and independent judgment in identifying program issues, analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and recommending appropriate courses of action.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze contract requirements, program performance, staffing, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and operational requirements to support successful contract execution.

• Monitor and analyze program metrics to identify risks, trends, staffing gaps, technical concerns, schedule impacts, and performance issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in evaluating program requirements, staffing, technical issues, schedules, and contract performance, including identifying deficiencies, evaluating alternatives, and recommending courses of action to Program and Project Management.

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain monthly contract deliverables, reports, briefings, spreadsheets, presentations, and other management documentation.

• Analyze program, staffing, technical, and performance information; identify potential risks or deficiencies; and develop actionable recommendations to improve program execution.

• Evaluate staffing requirements, personnel assignments, qualifications, training, technical capabilities, and workload against contract requirements and operational needs.

• Apply knowledge of U.S. Navy Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems, maintenance practices, shipboard operations, repair, and modernization when evaluating technical staffing, personnel qualifications, maintenance requirements, and contract performance.

• Support recruiting and workforce planning by reviewing candidate qualifications, coordinating interviews, assessing alignment with technical and contractual requirements, and providing management with input regarding candidate suitability.

• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, personnel requirements, training requirements, and workforce actions with Program Management, Project Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, and other internal departments.

• Coordinate program travel requirements, schedules, authorizations, supporting documentation, and other travel-related requirements necessary to support contract execution.

• Track contract requirements, management actions, program milestones, deliverables, and action items through completion and identify potential delays or deficiencies requiring management attention.

• Coordinate with customers, employees, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments to analyze and resolve program, staffing, technical, administrative, and operational issues.

• Participate in program, management, and customer meetings and support status reporting, briefings, program reviews, and action-item management.

• Assist Program and Project Management in resolving issues affecting cost, schedule, staffing, technical performance, workforce readiness, and overall contract execution.

• Independently prioritize multiple responsibilities, analyze competing requirements, and resolve routine program issues while meeting established deadlines with limited supervision.

• Apply strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills when evaluating program information and coordinating actions across multiple stakeholders.

• Prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports, briefings, spreadsheets, correspondence, and management documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Maintain effective communication with Program and Project Management, employees, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding program requirements, risks, priorities, and required actions.

• Exercise discretion in handling program, personnel, contractual, and operational information and use sound judgment when determining appropriate actions and when issues require escalation to management.

• Work independently while maintaining effective communication and coordination with Program and Project Management to ensure program priorities, contractual obligations, and customer requirements are achieved.

• Perform other related program analysis, operational coordination, and management support duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; OR a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant U.S. Navy Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) technical, maintenance, repair, operational, or program support experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Navy HM&E systems, shipboard maintenance, repair, modernization, and operations.

• Experience supporting program management, project management, government contract operations, ship maintenance, or technical operations.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze program, staffing, technical, schedule, and performance information and develop recommendations for management.

• Demonstrated ability to identify program risks, deficiencies, staffing requirements, and operational issues and assist in developing appropriate corrective actions.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to prepare professional reports, briefings, spreadsheets, presentations, and management documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize competing requirements, and meet established deadlines with limited supervision.

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding program, staffing, technical, operational, and contract requirements.

• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with management, employees, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and coordination with Program and Project Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Ten (10) or more years of U.S. Navy HM&E, ship maintenance, repair, modernization, technical operations, or technical support experience.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Navy contracts.

• Experience with U.S. Navy ship maintenance, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), shipyards, or other maritime maintenance and repair activities.

• Experience supporting government contract reporting, deliverables, staffing analysis, workforce planning, recruiting, and program performance metrics.

• Experience evaluating technical personnel qualifications and staffing requirements in support of U.S. Navy ship maintenance or repair contracts.

• Experience coordinating across Program Management, Project Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, customers, subcontractors, and technical personnel.

• Familiarity with contract schedules, milestones, deliverables, action-item tracking, and performance reporting.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations

• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk and may occasionally lift and move 25 pounds

• Ability to travel by car, air or other means of transportation

• Ability to climb aboard ships and military vessels, if required

• Typical office environment

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.