Cloud Programs Analyst SME Technical Background

Zantech; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Vacation package

Job summary

Zantech, a woman-owned small business based in the United States, is seeking a highly motivated Cloud Programs Analyst with a technical background to support federal IT modernization programs in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will excel in translating complex technical details into polished briefings for senior government leaders.

With a focus on federal cloud migration initiatives and strong presentation skills, you will work closely with technical teams to communicate project status and insights effectively. Zantech offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in producing briefings and executive communications.
• Ability to quickly absorb technical information and retell it clearly.
• Strong command of Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive briefings and presentations for federal leadership.
• Translate cloud migration details into clear narratives.
• Support cloud schedule tracking and reporting.

Skills

Cloud migration knowledge

Effective communication skills

Data visualization

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect certification

Tools

Power BI

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on complex mission‑focused solutions, we would love to talk with you about your next career step.

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 – someone who understands how cloud infrastructure and IT modernization programs work, and whose greatest strength is translating that complexity into polished materials for senior government leaders.

This is not a deep technical hands‑on role. It is a high‑visibility communications and analytical support role. If you are energized by the challenge of walking into a room of senior executives with a crisp brief you built from raw program data – this position is for you.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and deliver executive‑level briefings, talking points, status reports, and presentations for senior federal leadership audiences (C‑suite equivalent government officials)
• 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 leaders
• 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 required)
• Background in an advisory environment where you regularly prepared materials for senior decision‑makers

What We Are Not Looking For:

• Someone who has "excellent communication skills" listed 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.

Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast‑paced and exciting work environment.