Cloud Programs Analyst SME - Technical Background

Zantech; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits package

Vacation package

Fast-paced and exciting work environment

Job summary

Zantech is seeking a Cloud Programs Analyst for a hybrid role based in Ashburn, Virginia. The successful candidate will support a federal IT modernization program, delivering polished briefings and reports for senior government leaders.

The ideal applicant should have strong communication skills, technical knowledge related to cloud migration, and experience in creating executive materials. A background in federal IT programs and relevant certifications are preferred. Join us for a fast-paced and exciting work environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in producing briefings and executive communications.
• Ability to retell technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive-level briefings and presentations for federal leadership.
• Translate technical program activity into clear narratives.
• Support cloud schedule tracking and reporting through dashboards.
• Manage program documentation and action-item tracking.

Skills

Producing polished briefings

Strong command of Microsoft 365

Excellent verbal communication

Data visualization (Power BI)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AWS

Azure

Power BI

Job description

Job Overview

Zantech is looking for a Cloud Programs Analyst with a technical background to support a federal IT modernization program for a major civilian agency in the Washington, DC Metro area. This is a hybrid role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and communication and can translate complex cloud infrastructure and IT modernization programs into sharp, polished materials for senior government leaders.

What You Will Do

• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, talking points, status reports, and presentations for senior federal leadership audiences.
• Translate complex cloud migration and IT modernization program activity into clear, concise executive narratives using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Support cloud schedule tracking and reporting, turning data into visual dashboards and program summaries that inform leadership decisions.
• Respond rapidly to ad‑hoc data calls and tasking requests from government leads.
• Coordinate with technical team members to gather, synthesize, and accurately represent program status, risks, and accomplishments.
• Manage program documentation, action‑item tracking, and recurring reporting cadences.
• Support development of talking points and materials for external government conferences and interagency engagements.
• Maintain knowledge‑management content using Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.

What You Must Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in a role where producing polished briefings, reports, or executive communications was central.
• The ability to absorb technical information quickly and retell it clearly to a non‑technical audience.
• Strong command of Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; you should be able to build a compelling executive slide deck without a template.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; you are comfortable presenting your work to senior stakeholders.

What You Need to Have

• Experience supporting federal IT programs, cloud migration initiatives, or government IT modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with cloud migration and tools (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect certification.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI experience needed).
• Background in an advisory environment where you regularly prepared materials for senior decision‑makers.

What We Are Not Looking For

• Someone who simply lists “excellent communication skills” on their last JD; we want someone who can show it.

Required Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required. Must currently hold an active DHS/CBP High Public Trust (BI Level 4 or 5) or an active DoD Top Secret clearance. This is a non‑negotiable requirement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Strong benefits package.
• Vacation package.
• Fast‑paced and exciting work environment.