Program analyst Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

Description

Key Responsibilities

1 Program Material Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive Material Program Plans and Subcontract Management Plans

• Balance strategic planning with hands‑on tactical execution, ensuring material readiness aligns with program milestones.

• Lead early material engagement, including early supplier involvement, long‑lead identification, and front‑end business planning.

• Drive make/buy/where decisions to optimize cost, schedule, and risk.

2 Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to translate technical and schedule requirements into executable material plans.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution.

• Collaborate with Product Management to proactively manage obsolescence, long‑lead items, and last‑time‑buy scenarios.

3 Planning, Proposals & Cost Management

• Lead planning‑related proposal activities, including task descriptions, basis‑of‑estimate development, and material strategy definition.

• Work with Engineering to rapidly develop accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) from the technical baseline, maintain configuration control, and ensure timely updates to estimating teams.

• Manage material actual cost vs. should cost, identifying variances and driving corrective actions.

• Support Material EACs, forecasting, and Earned Value Management activities.

4 Risk, Opportunity & Performance Management

• Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans that protect program objectives and improve material performance.

• Establish and monitor material performance metrics, taking proactive action to address emerging issues.

• Ensure material readiness supports program schedules, revenue objectives, and customer commitments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance at the time of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience considered.

• Minimum of 6 years of combined experience (graduate school may be included) across Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations/Production Control, or Project Management.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and experience using Microsoft Project.

• Experience developing or reviewing EACs (Estimates at Completion).

• Committed to work in a team environment

• Will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company: Ultra Maritime