1741 - Operations Analyst

Sigma Defense

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Fort Meade, Maryland, US on site Until 10/5/2026 8+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in DoW communications.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • Risk management mindset.
  • Understanding of program management principles.
  • Experience budgeting and forecasting.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

  • Tactical Communications experience.
  • DISA experience.
  • Acquisition experience.

Computer Programs/Software:

  • Office365
  • Microsoft Project

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
  • A clearance will not be sponsored.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Directly support Government Lead with implementation of Government directed initiatives and activities affecting the execution/accomplishment of program infrastructure and systems.
  • Resolve issues that may arise among team members and strategic issues that may need the attention of senior managers.
  • Show support to the program and the mandated team, expressed through action.
  • Report to other stakeholders and confirm the successful completion of given programs.
  • Work closely with the communication and management team to increase program awareness among the different stakeholders.
  • Facilitate tasking and submission of reports, updates, and status of all program activities.
  • Coordinate between Government Lead and vendor team to provide oversight and management facilitating implementation of the program infrastructure and systems.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $180,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
About this role

Summary

Support government programs with communication, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

Job title

Operations Analyst

Experience level

8-10 years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Fort Meade, Maryland, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

$85k–$180k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationconflict resolutionleadershiprisk managementprogram managementbudgetingforecasting

Preferred skills

Tactical CommunicationsDISAAcquisition

Specializations

communicationsrisk managementprogram managementbudgetingforecasting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Meade, MD, USA

On-site City