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Entry Level Program Analysts


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 40000 - 45000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

VISTA Technology Services Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking Entry Level Program Analysts to support a NAVSEA Ship Acquisition Program in the DMV Area.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Program Analysts will provide program finance/budget and contract support to a NAVSEA Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP). The ideal candidates for this position are self-starters eager to learn and take on new challenges with strong attention to detail communication and time management skills. They should be willing to learn rolling up their sleeves to support the team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Navy Participating Acquisition Resource Manager (PARM) and Senior Acquisition Analysts team
  • Assist finance/budget team with Program Objective Memorandum (POM) drills and submissions
  • Aid in tracking funding and identifying and scheduling Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) submittals/changes
  • Collect program data and assist with preparation of program status reports briefings and presentations
  • Track and update action items and Task Planning Sheets (TPSs)
  • Attend and support meetings
  • Work with cross-functional teams field offices and vendors at multiple work locations to collect inputs
  • Assist with internal and external data calls for contract status and requests for information
  • Work independently and with multiple teams to deliver quality products on time
  • Organize research and manage multiple tasks

Basic Qualifications:

  • Some professional or federal/DoD relevant work experience
  • Proficient using MS Office365 (Teams Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint)
  • Excellent listening written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organizational analytical problem-solving research and prioritization skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail in document review and quality assurance
  • Ability to learn quickly on the job and carry out tasks with minimal guidance
  • Ability to operate independently within a team environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 1 year of Navy acquisition finance/budget contract/CDRL logistics or program/project management experience
  • Knowledge of SCN funding
  • Familiar with Task Planning Sheet (TPS) Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) and NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS)


Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors including but not limited to location the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $40000.00 to $45000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTAs total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical dental vision life and disability insurance tuition assistance and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position please visit our website at .

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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