Programmer Analyst (onsite)

Company: MKS2 Technologies
Location: Monterey, CA
Type: Contract
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Program Analyst

Contract: IDIQ Naval Postgraduate School Research and Educational Support Service (RES) IDIQ
Task Order: NPS Extended Campus Support Services
Location: Monterey, CA (Onsite at NPS)
Clearance: Public Trust
Openings: 1
Salary: $110,000-$117,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Analyst to support the Naval Postgraduate School’s Extended Campus programs. This role is responsible for leading and managing academic strategic planning, performance management, and program evaluation activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience working in higher‑education environments, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights that support institutional decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee academic strategic planning initiatives and performance‑management activities.
  • Conduct program and project evaluations to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with institutional goals.
  • Develop and maintain performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
  • Prepare written performance reports that clearly communicate organizational outcomes and recommendations.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support academic and administrative decision‑making.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to support organizational improvements.
  • Establish partnerships across business areas to drive coordinated performance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience leading, managing, and overseeing academic strategic planning, performance management, and program/project evaluation.
  • BA/BS degree in administration, management, communications, or a related professional discipline.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses and presenting results through data visualizations (charts, dashboards, etc.).
  • Experience developing written performance reports that communicate organizational performance and recommendations.
  • Experience developing organizational performance policies, guidance, or frameworks.
  • Proven ability to build partnerships and coalitions across teams to support organizational improvement efforts.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and project‑management skills.

Additional Information

  • This position requires onsite work at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Company

Name: MKS2 Technologies
Location: United States
Website: https://www.mks2.com

Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies is a technology business providing services to the Federal Government and commercial clients. At MKS2 Technologies, we help our clients define their Mission, we use existing and new domain Knowledge, we formulate new client Strategies, and then we implement Solutions.

Client-First Approach We focus on people first—our clients’ and ours. Always.

What Defines Us MKS2 Technologies believes in strong, long-term, win-win relationships and believes that communication has been the key to the success of our projects and for client relationships to grow and prosper.

Trusted Results We have long-standing contacts throughout the science & technology community and across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies because we have delivered results to our customers.

By The Numbers MKS2 Technologies has operations throughout the U.S. supporting our clients.

Choose MKS2 Key federal agencies rely on MKS2 Technologies to design, implement, sustain, and manage their IT enterprise solutions and cyber security initiatives. Our new and innovative ways of thinking give us the ability to respond quickly to the needs of our customer and the demands of the ever-changing IT landscape.

Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, MKS2 is built on the values that were instilled from humble beginnings and the values the Army instills in each of its service members; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

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