Program Analyst

Summary

Reporting directly to the Director, Line of Business Lead - Power, the Program Analyst will develop plans, schedules and budgets to meet contractual requirements for a large program or several portions of a more complex program. This role will be located at our Bedford, NS office.

As a Program Analyst, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Support preparation of program materials for kickoffs, IPTs, PMRs, EACs, AOCs, LOB Reviews and executive / customer gate reviews

Coordinate cross-functional inputs for weekly reports, scorecards and QBRs

Chair weekly LOB meetings; track priorities, action items, and closure status

Maintain alignment across bookings, forecasts, schedules, cost and risk data

Track and report OTD performance for SDRL deliverables and shipment status to customers

Maintain and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for major programs

Track and report schedule performance (SPI, milestones, critical path)

Track plan versus actual spend for IRAD projects

Maintain program risk and opportunity registers and track mitigation actions

Support qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and prepare concise summaries

Provide customer status updates, respond to inquiries, and support delivery tracking

Support Repair & Overhaul activities, KPI reporting, prioritization, and required contract modifications

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

What you require to be successful in the role :

• Bachelor’s degree and related technical training with 5+ years directly related experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Planning and organization, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to work on complex problems
• Ability to coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of Company products, markets and technology
• Experience with Electrical Engineering and Power Supply solutions
• Experience in a DoD environment preferred
• Strong analytical and financial skills

Benefits of working with DRS

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter

An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology

Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work / life balance

Hybrid work environment after probationary period (three days in office)

Industry leading wellness program including :

Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Competitive compensation including :

Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources

Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off