Program Analyst

Job 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