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This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
AT&T has an opening for a Senior Program Manager to support operations by maintaining, documenting, and administering enterprise IT systems.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end program execution for a complex Federal advanced wireless technology program, managing activities from planning and design through integration, testing, field demonstration, acceptance, and closeout.
- Lead complex technology programs from laboratory proof of concept through systems integration, field deployment, testing, and operational demonstration.
- Serve as the primary program integration point across AT&T, Government customers, technology suppliers, subcontractors, university/research partners, and internal engineering and operations teams.
- Develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, contractual milestones, deliverables, critical-path activities, resources, and cross-team dependencies to maintain program performance.
- Drive technical program integration across advanced wireless technologies, including 5G/6G, RAN, Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), edge computing, APIs, security, spectrum, and laboratory and field environments.
- Lead risk, issue, dependency, and change management, proactively identifying potential impacts and driving mitigation, corrective actions, escalation, and recovery plans.
- Manage customer, supplier, and subcontractor performance, ensuring commitments, technical interfaces, deliverables, and acceptance requirements remain aligned with overall program objectives.
- Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, supplier commitments, resources, and the cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes.
- Provide executive and customer-facing program leadership and reporting, translating complex technical, schedule, financial, and operational information into clear status, recommendations, decisions, and actions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs, including Government contracting, subcontractor management, milestone-based delivery, and customer acceptance.
- 8 years of relevant experience.
- PMP or equivalent program-management certification.
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of advanced wireless and network technologies such as 5G/6G, RAN, O-RAN.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, secure-by-design principles, and emerging wireless technologies.
Our Senior Program Manager's earn between $79,300 - $160,000. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Chantilly, Virginia
AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
AT&T has an opening for a Senior Program Manager to support operations by maintaining, documenting, and administering enterprise IT systems.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end program execution for a complex Federal advanced wireless technology program, managing activities from planning and design through integration, testing, field demonstration, acceptance, and closeout.
- Lead complex technology programs from laboratory proof of concept through systems integration, field deployment, testing, and operational demonstration.
- Serve as the primary program integration point across AT&T, Government customers, technology suppliers, subcontractors, university/research partners, and internal engineering and operations teams.
- Develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, contractual milestones, deliverables, critical-path activities, resources, and cross-team dependencies to maintain program performance.
- Drive technical program integration across advanced wireless technologies, including 5G/6G, RAN, Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), edge computing, APIs, security, spectrum, and laboratory and field environments.
- Lead risk, issue, dependency, and change management, proactively identifying potential impacts and driving mitigation, corrective actions, escalation, and recovery plans.
- Manage customer, supplier, and subcontractor performance, ensuring commitments, technical interfaces, deliverables, and acceptance requirements remain aligned with overall program objectives.
- Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, supplier commitments, resources, and the cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes.
- Provide executive and customer-facing program leadership and reporting, translating complex technical, schedule, financial, and operational information into clear status, recommendations, decisions, and actions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs, including Government contracting, subcontractor management, milestone-based delivery, and customer acceptance.
- 8 years of relevant experience.
- PMP or equivalent program-management certification.
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of advanced wireless and network technologies such as 5G/6G, RAN, O-RAN.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, secure-by-design principles, and emerging wireless technologies.
Our Senior Program Manager's earn between $79,300 - $160,000. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Chantilly, Virginia
AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in government program analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, policy, business, or a related field
- Experience with program evaluation, performance reporting, or policy analysis
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Strong written communication skills for reports, briefings, and stakeholder correspondence
- Familiarity with federal or state budget processes and grant management procedures
- Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance if required
Tips for Your Government Program Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to program language
Government program analyst postings use precise language like 'program evaluation,' 'performance metrics,' and 'stakeholder coordination.' Mirror that exact phrasing in your resume so your application clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Highlight data tools and reporting experience
Hiring managers for these roles want to see specific tools, Excel, Tableau, or agency-specific reporting systems. Name the platforms you've used, describe the reports you built, and quantify the decisions those reports informed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists government program analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your federal clearance paperwork ready
Many government program analyst roles require a background investigation or security clearance. Know your clearance level, gather the documentation you'll need for a SF-86, and disclose your clearance status upfront in applications to avoid delays.
Prepare for structured competency interviews
Federal and state agencies rely heavily on structured behavioral interviews scored against written criteria. Prepare two or three strong examples per competency, program management, analytical thinking, communication, and practice delivering them in STAR format under a strict time limit.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Government program analyst offers often include step increases, leave accrual, pension contributions, and telework flexibility. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically about grade and step, locality pay adjustments, and any signing incentives before accepting.
Government Program Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most government program analysts?
The most active employers for government program analysts right now are AT&T, Endeavor Health, and DHL, and the most openings are in Virginia, Maryland, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and large federal agencies tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many government program analyst jobs are remote?
About 89% of government program analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by agency and program type. Policy analysis and grants management roles tend to offer more remote flexibility than those requiring classified system access or on-site stakeholder coordination.
How do you become a government program analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in public administration, policy, business, or a related field, then build experience through internships, AmeriCorps, or entry-level program coordinator roles in government or nonprofits. Develop proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, learn how federal or state budget cycles work, and earn relevant certifications in project management or program evaluation to strengthen your candidacy.
Can you get a government program analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level government program analyst roles exist and often accept candidates with relevant internship experience, academic project work, or transferable skills from adjacent fields like research, compliance, or data analysis. Emphasize any exposure to policy documents, performance reporting, or cross-functional coordination, and target trainee or junior analyst titles, which are designed for candidates still building their program management background.
What does the government program analyst interview process look like?
Most agencies use a structured multi-stage process that starts with an application review against written ranking factors or competencies, followed by a phone or video screen, and then a structured panel interview with behavioral and situational questions. Some positions add a written exercise or case study. Federal roles may also include a background investigation before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to government program analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to government program analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, agency preference, or location and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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