Program Analyst (Proposal Baselining)

Terran Orbital•Irvine, CA 92612, US• Internship

Posted 1 hour ago• Business & Finance• Operations

Compensation

$80,000–$130,000/year

Job Description

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as an entry-level member of the Program Management Office (PMO) with a specific focus on supporting proposal baselining activities. Reporting to the VP of Program Management, the Program Analyst will provide coordination, documentation, and analytical support across both proposal development and program execution.

This role supports the PMO in ensuring proposals are well-organized, compliant, and prepared for internal reviews, while gaining exposure to core program management and proposal lifecycle disciplines. It is designed as a development pipeline for future Program Managers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule proposal-related meetings, integration reviews, gate reviews, and executive briefings.
Prepare meeting agendas, capture detailed notes, and track proposal and program action items to closure.
Assist with gathering and organizing cross-functional inputs for proposal packages, including schedules, cost elements, assumptions, and risk items.
Maintain proposal and program documentation repositories ensuring version control, traceability, and accessibility.
Support preparation of internal proposal gate reviews by formatting slides, compiling data, and ensuring required materials are complete.
Help draft and maintain basic proposal artifacts such as assumptions logs, checklists, risk summaries, and schedules under guidance from senior PMO staff.
Track proposal and program risks, issues, and deliverables, ensuring timely follow-up with responsible owners.
Assist Program Managers with updating internal program status reports, risk registers, and execution dashboards.
Support development and maintenance of standardized PMO templates, tools, and reporting formats aligned with the Terran program execution framework.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain exposure to engineering, supply chain, business development, and program execution processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, or currently in progress.
0–3 years of experience in project coordination, internships, or related roles.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with scheduling or project management tools is a plus.
High attention to detail, especially in documentation and version control.
Interest in learning proposal development, government contracting workflows, and program management principles.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Internship or academic exposure to aerospace, defense, engineering, or government contracting.
Familiarity with basic project planning concepts (cost, schedule, risk, critical path).
Interest in aerospace systems, satellite programs, or operational execution environments.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$80,000—$130,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) Match
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.