Program Analyst Jobs in Arlington, VA
Program Analyst jobs in Arlington, Virginia concentrate in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, Crystal City, and Pentagon City, where defense contractors, federal agencies, and technology firms drive steady demand. Employers posting roles now include One Federal Solution, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), and Booz Allen Hamilton. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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It’s Day 1 for Amazon’s next billion-dollar business and the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) business is looking for an entrepreneurial minded Sr. Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst to work in a start-up environment who is passionate about technology, who thinks/acts globally, and has the ability to create and implement solutions, processes and controls with a focus on the public sector.
The KGS team is focused on Government customers around the world, including U.S. DoD and other national security customers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing day-to-day program planning & scheduling tasks within KGS, providing qualitative and quantitative data analysis for program performance management, ensuring the business meets critical deliverables, program schedules (Integrated Master Schedule), as well as risk and opportunity tracking, management, and mitigation.
This leader will work cross-functionally alongside the program finance team, as well as the program management and engineering teams to ensure Government-funded programs are tracked and performed on cost and schedule.
As KGS grows and takes on more complex contract types, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing Earned Value Management (EVM) activities. While still in the start-up phase, KGS will be tracking EVM "lite" metrics from an internal management perspective for program performance.
The program planning organization will have responsibility for aligning our product roadmaps with Kuiper availability, ensuring we have products Government customers can use when Kuiper service comes online.
The Sr. Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst will also be responsible for creating integrated schedules that lay in both government program commitments as well as internal deadlines, and then align with Kuiper commercial on product availability and dependencies.
Key job responsibilities
Work with KGS program managers, engineering staff, and finance to standardize development of KGS program schedules (resource loaded)
- Support KGS program managers and capture managers on development of proposal schedules in an ambiguous environment (outlining tasks, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables).
- Work with KGS program managers and engineering staff on scheduling approaches for program dependencies
- Develop processes that automate program planning & scheduling in support of RFx responses, new program stand-up, and annual budget submission
- Develop integrated KGS portfolio schedule that tracks key milestones and dependencies across all KGS programs
- Build “what-if” scheduling tools/processes that support KGS program risk and opportunity assessments and program trade studies
- Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- 5+ years of applying key financial schedule indicators to analyses experience
- 5+ years of US Government contracts performing program planning and scheduling, EVM, and Risk & Opp Mgmt experience
- 5+ years of hands on experience with program planning/scheduling tools (i.e. Cobra, Open Plan, Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)
- 5+ years performing Critical path analysis, generating schedule analysis to advise Pm's on options to improve schedule performance and managing schedule metrics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- 5+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, El Segundo - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
It’s Day 1 for Amazon’s next billion-dollar business and the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) business is looking for an entrepreneurial minded Sr. Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst to work in a start-up environment who is passionate about technology, who thinks/acts globally, and has the ability to create and implement solutions, processes and controls with a focus on the public sector.
The KGS team is focused on Government customers around the world, including U.S. DoD and other national security customers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing day-to-day program planning & scheduling tasks within KGS, providing qualitative and quantitative data analysis for program performance management, ensuring the business meets critical deliverables, program schedules (Integrated Master Schedule), as well as risk and opportunity tracking, management, and mitigation.
This leader will work cross-functionally alongside the program finance team, as well as the program management and engineering teams to ensure Government-funded programs are tracked and performed on cost and schedule.
As KGS grows and takes on more complex contract types, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing Earned Value Management (EVM) activities. While still in the start-up phase, KGS will be tracking EVM "lite" metrics from an internal management perspective for program performance.
The program planning organization will have responsibility for aligning our product roadmaps with Kuiper availability, ensuring we have products Government customers can use when Kuiper service comes online.
The Sr. Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst will also be responsible for creating integrated schedules that lay in both government program commitments as well as internal deadlines, and then align with Kuiper commercial on product availability and dependencies.
Key job responsibilities
Work with KGS program managers, engineering staff, and finance to standardize development of KGS program schedules (resource loaded)
- Support KGS program managers and capture managers on development of proposal schedules in an ambiguous environment (outlining tasks, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables).
- Work with KGS program managers and engineering staff on scheduling approaches for program dependencies
- Develop processes that automate program planning & scheduling in support of RFx responses, new program stand-up, and annual budget submission
- Develop integrated KGS portfolio schedule that tracks key milestones and dependencies across all KGS programs
- Build “what-if” scheduling tools/processes that support KGS program risk and opportunity assessments and program trade studies
- Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- 5+ years of applying key financial schedule indicators to analyses experience
- 5+ years of US Government contracts performing program planning and scheduling, EVM, and Risk & Opp Mgmt experience
- 5+ years of hands on experience with program planning/scheduling tools (i.e. Cobra, Open Plan, Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)
- 5+ years performing Critical path analysis, generating schedule analysis to advise Pm's on options to improve schedule performance and managing schedule metrics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- 5+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, El Segundo - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
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Program Analyst Jobs in Arlington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program analyst job in Arlington?
Focus your search on Arlington's defense and federal contracting ecosystem, which is the dominant employer base in the area. Firms clustered in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and near the Pentagon hire program analysts continuously for acquisition support, IT modernization, and budget analysis work. A security clearance, even at the Secret level, gives candidates a measurable edge. Familiarity with federal program lifecycle frameworks and tools like Jira or Confluence sharpens your profile further.
Which companies hire program analysts in Arlington?
Arlington program analyst roles are posted by One Federal Solution, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), and Booz Allen Hamilton and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer mix is heavily weighted toward defense contractors, government technology integrators, and federal civilian agencies with offices in the Pentagon City and Rosslyn areas.
Are there remote program analyst jobs in Arlington?
Yes, though availability depends on the role. Program analyst work tied to federal contracts or classified systems is more likely to require on-site presence, while commercial and IT-focused analyst positions tend to be more flexible. About 40% of program analyst openings tied to Arlington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for non-cleared, technology-side roles at firms based in the Rosslyn-Ballston area.
How can I get a program analyst job in Arlington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Arlington is through junior or associate analyst roles at mid-size defense contractors, many of which hire recent graduates and offer structured onboarding into federal program support work. Look for titles like junior program analyst, program support specialist, or operations analyst at firms near the Pentagon and in Crystal City. Internship experience with a federal agency or contractor, even unpaid, carries weight. Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, and basic data visualization tools makes a meaningful difference at the entry level.
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