--- title: 'Senior Program Analyst at JRC Careers' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-program-analyst-jrc-careers-district-of-columbia-andfh26f3er6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-28' --- # Senior Program Analyst at JRC Careers - **Company:** JRC Careers - **Location:** District of Columbia, United States - **Posted:** 2026-10-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jrc/jobs/4438352009 ## Job description Who We Are ([video](https://bit.ly/3hKrw6h)) At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of War (DoW) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies. 🚀Join JRC's Missiles & Space Team! We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Analyst to support Navy strategic weapons, nuclear surety, policy, compliance, and operational readiness initiatives. This role requires experience supporting complex defense programs involving weapons systems, operational procedures, safety and security requirements, inspections, emergency response, training, and program assessments. The ideal candidate will provide technical and programmatic support across strategic weapons operations, documentation, inspections, training, readiness, and sustainment activities. This position will work closely with Government stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, fleet organizations, and program leadership to ensure mission requirements, policies, procedures, and operational objectives are successfully executed. 💼 What You'll Do - Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) and program support for technical analyses, research, inquiries, testing, data validation, and operational assessments related to Navy strategic weapons systems and supporting facilities. - Interface directly with Government program personnel and technical stakeholders on matters related to weapons surety, safety, security, readiness, and compliance. - Assist in identifying, planning, developing, and delivering program products, procedures, policies, and processes supporting strategic weapons operations. - Develop, review, update, and maintain technical, operational, and program documentation in accordance with applicable Navy and DoD requirements. - Provide administrative and technical support for weapons inspections and assessments, including preparation of checklists, documentation review, results tracking, report development, trend analysis, corrective-action tracking, and on-site support. - Support emergency preparedness and response programs, including training, qualification, communications, exercises, after-action reporting, and continuous improvement activities. - Support sustainment, maintenance, connectivity, training, qualification, and operational readiness activities associated with strategic weapons systems. - Coordinate with fleet organizations, operational commands, technical authorities, program offices, and other stakeholders to support successful system employment and compliance with applicable directives and policies. - Participate in meetings and working groups requiring close coordination with customers, subject matter experts, engineering organizations, operational personnel, and end users. - Support the development of program plans and documentation, including requirements, schedules, master plans, cost estimates, test plans, readiness assessments, and other program materials. - Conduct detailed analysis and develop recommendations supporting program planning, risk reduction, operational readiness, and decision-making. - Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, program briefs, status reports, memorandums, and formal correspondence. - Track actions, schedules, deliverables, and program activities to ensure work is completed within established requirements. 🧠 What You Bring - 10+ years of experience supporting Navy strategic weapons, submarine weapons, nuclear surety, weapons operations, missile systems, strike operations, or a closely related defense mission area. - An active DoD security clearance at the Top-Secret level or above, or a recently active Top Secret clearance. - Previous military, Government, or contractor experience supporting submarine weapons, strategic weapons systems, missile operations, fire control, ordnance, weapons safety, or related mission areas. - Experience working within highly regulated operational environments requiring strict procedural compliance and technical discipline. - Familiarity with weapons safety, emergency response, incident management, inspection, or operational readiness programs. - Experience developing, reviewing, or working from technical procedures, operating instructions, ordnance documentation, standard operating procedures, or other controlled technical documentation. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical, operational, and senior Government stakeholders. ⭐ Bonus Points - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant technical, engineering, management, or defense-related discipline. - Previous submarine or fleet operational experience. - Strategic weapons, missile, strike, or nuclear weapons experience. - Experience supporting weapons inspection, certification, qualification, or compliance programs. - Experience with command-and-control, communications, authentication, or emergency-response systems. - Prior qualification as a weapons inspector, weapons worker, technical inspector, or similar operational qualification. - Experience supporting Navy Strategic Systems Programs or another major Navy weapons acquisition or sustainment organization. At JRC we offer... - A competitive compensation package - An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success - The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact - A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive - Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career ## About JRC Careers ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: JRC Integrated Systems is a defense and aerospace engineering firm providing systems engineering, semiconductor technology, and R&D solutions to U.S. national security agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Not publicly specified – primary operations in the Washington D.C. area, with offices in Sunnyvale, CA and four other U.S. locations. - **Founded**: 2003 - **Founders**: Dr. Tony Jimenez ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense & Aerospace – systems engineering, radiation-hardened microelectronics, strategic deterrence. - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Navy, Missile Defense Agency), NASA, and other aerospace customers (B2G). - **Mission/purpose statement**: “To help solve complex engineering and programmatic challenges and develop smart solutions for our nation’s strategic goals that keep America and her Allies safe.” ## Products & Services - **Aerospace Systems Engineering**: Full lifecycle support for strategic weapon systems, including Columbia Class submarine, hypersonics, and precision propulsion. - **Radiation Hardened Semiconductor Technology**: A world-leading standard cell library enabling secure, large-scale production in trusted U.S. foundries for defense and space. - **Research & Development**: Rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration of next-generation defense technologies. - **Hardware-In-The-Loop Integrated Test Facility**: Custom test capabilities for advanced defense systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees operating across 6 offices and 30+ states. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Navy (Strategic Systems Programs), Missile Defense Agency, NASA; official participant in the DoD Mentor‑Protégé Program. - **Growth Signals**: - Opened a new office in Sunnyvale, CA to accelerate radiation-hardened microelectronics innovation (2025). - Repeatedly named a Washington Post Top Workplace and Best Place to Work by Washington Business Journal and Orlando Business Journal (12+ consecutive years). - Expanding into AI/ML, hypersonics, and microelectronics. ## Competitive Advantages - Deep domain expertise in strategic deterrence and defense with multi-decade government relationships. - Proprietary radiation-hardened semiconductor library – a unique, mission-critical technology moat. - “Everyone leads” culture that emphasizes leadership at every level, backed by formal mentorship programs. - Strong employee value proposition with industry‑leading benefits (10% 401k contribution, no employee match needed). ## Strategic Focus - Accelerate growth in artificial intelligence and microelectronics for defense. - Expand partnerships with new customers across hypersonics, advanced propulsion, and resilient microelectronics. - Scale semiconductor production capabilities through trusted U.S. foundries. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: People‑first, family‑oriented values (Family, Excellence, Integrity). Emphasis on leadership and mentorship; official DoD Mentor‑Protégé participant. - **Work policy**: Hybrid, remote, and on‑site roles available across multiple offices and government sites. - **Benefits** (from careers page): - 401(k) with company contribution of 10% of salary (3% safe harbor + 7% discretionary) – no employee match required. - 100% tuition reimbursement up to IRS limit ($5,250/year). - Generous paid time off plus all federal holidays. - Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage; short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance. - Commuter benefits (parking reimbursement, SmartBenefits). - Employee Assistance Program and referral bonuses. - **Security clearance**: Many roles require an active U.S. government clearance (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI). ## Sources 1. [Careers page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/careers/) 2. [About page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/about/) 3. [Main website – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/) 4. [LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jrc-integrated-systems) 5. 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