Jr. Program Analyst

Zel Technologies LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Performance Bonuses

Group Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Leave & Jury Duty

Military Leave

Wellness Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Employee Discounts

Job summary

ZelTech is seeking a highly organized Program Analyst to support management, analysis, and coordination for Unmanned Systems research and development initiatives. You will contribute to tracking progress, analyzing cost data, and ensuring deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

This role requires US citizenship and an active SECRET clearance, with a BA in a technical or business field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active SECRET clearance required.
• BA, business or technical field.
• At least 3 years in engineering/science management, OR analysis/financial analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, detail oriented.
• Successful background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide program analysis and operational support for UxS projects, including scheduling, cost tracking, resource planning, and risk management.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze programmatic and technical data to support reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain program documentation, including status reports, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and deliverables.
• Support development and coordination of Technical Instructions, configuration management, and integrated master schedules.
• Assist with financial analyses including budget tracking, forecasting, and labor hour reporting.
• Participate in planning meetings and IPTs, providing administrative and analytical support.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Program analysis

Cost tracking

Scheduling

Risk management

Data analysis

Documentation

IPTs coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/technical field

Job description

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

* This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee. Contact ZelTech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter.

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Job Summary

ZelTech is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Analyst to support program management, analysis, and coordination tasks in support of Unmanned Systems (UxS) research and development initiatives. This person will contribute to tracking technical progress, analyzing cost and performance data, and ensuring program deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide program analysis and operational support for UxS projects, including scheduling, cost tracking, resource planning, and risk management activities.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze programmatic and technical data to support progress reporting and decision-making by technical and program leadership.
• Prepare and maintain program documentation, including status reports, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and deliverables lists.
• Support the development and coordination of Technical Instructions (TIs), configuration management processes, and integrated master schedules.
• Assist with the development of financial and cost analyses including budget tracking, expenditure forecasting, and labor hour utilization reporting.
• Participate in planning meetings, technical reviews, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), providing administrative and analytical support.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to ensure programmatic alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active SECRET clearance.
• BA, business, or technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis, or financial/cost analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• N/A

Physical Demands Or Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.