CH Program​/Management Analyst

CH 53K Program/Management Analyst page is loaded## CH 53K Program/Management Analyst locations:
Lexington Park, Maryland time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2119860
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* Title:

** CH 53K Program/Management Analyst

K ’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, K  collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

The
** Program/Management Analyst
** provides engineering and maintenance-focused support to the
** CH‐53K flight test program at HX‐21**. This role analyzes complex engineering and maintenance data for prototype aircraft, with particular emphasis on special inspections, non‐standard components, configuration audits, and life‐limit tracking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of test operations. The analyst serves as a technical authority with deep aviation maintenance expertise, interfacing daily with test squadrons, program offices, logistics leadership, and maintenance teams to plan resources, manage budgets, and align sustainment efforts with program objectives.

Qualified candidates bring extensive CH‐53K and developmental test experience, strong proficiency in interpreting engineering documentation beyond standard manuals, and the leadership skills needed to provide independent analysis, recommendations, and mentorship across multidisciplinary test team functions.
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* Role and Responsibilities:

*** This position supports the CH-53 Government Flight Test Director (GFTD) and Lead Test Engineer (LTE) at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One (HX-21), NAS Patuxent River.
* Provide independent support on all aspects and analysis of (Y)
CH-53K test aircraft challenges to include project planning, unique engineering special inspections, configuration audits, and analytical evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the test effort in support of program/project objectives.
* Provide continuous interface with the HX-21 test squadron, Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), NAVAIR Program Offices, and logistics support leadership to monitor performance and conduct joint short-, mid-, and long-term planning for the sustainment of the test assets assigned and related support personnel.
* Support and provide subject matter expertise, management, business analyses, mentorship, and technical leadership to CH-53 test team members.
* Analyze daily activities of test team disciplines (including Maintenance, Configuration Management, Platform Coordination, Aviation Program Team) and provide recommendations to improve efficiency of test operations.
* Assist in tracking life limits for non-standard aircraft components by researching engineering data, comparing Development Assembly Record Cards (DARC-EI) with standard Periodic Maintenance Information Cards (PMIC); documenting and report findings.
* Assist the GFTD and LTE with planning the aircraft operating and maintenance budget, determine resources and allocation of those resources to support program/project execution on cost and schedule, and plan and monitor the technical and professional training of maintenance personnel.
* This position is eligible for Remote and/or Situational Telework.
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* Basic Qualifications:

*** BS/BA & 12 years of military aviation maintenance experience, or a high school diploma or GED and 20 years of military aviation maintenance experience is required.
* Must have experience as a senior multi-disciplinary leader that is recognized as a technical expert and spokesperson for the troubleshooting, design, and maintenance of assigned test assets.
* Proficiency in interpreting varied forms of technical documentation beyond standard manuals, including engineering drawings, supplemental Engineering Instructions (EIs) such as DARC‐EI, PMIC and engineering dispositions.
* Efficient in logistics…