Program Analyst II

Location: 

Goleta, CA, US, 93117

Job ID: 114186 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Program Analyst II.  This position is based out of our Goleta, CA facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule.  This position involves supporting the Program Manager and senior program staff on a major DoD Cybersecurity and Software Maintenance/Development contract.  The role entails assisting with schedule, cost, risk, and opportunities management, as well as action item tracking, meeting minute development, and presentation creation.  This position may involve supporting sub-projects within an integrated project team (IPT), helping to monitor schedule, cost, and performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop plans, schedules, and budgets to meet contractual requirements for a large program or several portions of a more complex program
• Support the Program Manager through data analytics to better track key program metrics
• Establish program plans and conduct research to define program requirements
• Interface with all levels of the customer, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate deliverables, budgets, and schedules
• Prepare briefing material to support program meetings and presentations
• Track and ensure on-time delivery of key contractual document deliverables to the customer
• Develop new methods for tracking and reporting program status statistics
• Maintain and update action item trackers, ensuring timely follow-up and status reporting
• Assist with identifying and documenting program risks and opportunities
• Capture meeting minutes and track follow-up actions from IPT meetings
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) data collection and reporting
• Track budgets across the program, monitoring actuals against planned expenditures
• Make recommendations to management on changes as appropriate
• Assist with proposal efforts
• Direct, lead, and organize small project teams in support of the program to achieve key metrics
• May provide work leadership for lower-level employees
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of directly related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint experience with action item tracking and data analysis using Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting)
• Ability to interpret cost data and assist with budget tracking
• Ability to work with a remote team
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time
• Experience working with DoD contracts preferred

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: 

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria

• Apply Now

• Start applying with LinkedIn Start applying with LinkedIn

• Please wait...

• LeonardoDRS.com

• User Agreement/Disclaimers

©2025 Leonardo DRS

×

Show More Details

• "route" is used for session stickiness
• "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data center
• "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor

Show More Details

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic.

Confirm My Choices