Junior Program Analyst

Zel Technologies LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company-m,

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

ZelTech seeks a Program Analyst to support unmanned systems (UxS) research and development initiatives. You will assist in tracking progress, analyzing cost and performance data, and ensuring program deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

The role involves scheduling, data consolidation, and preparation of briefing materials, with close collaboration across engineering and technical teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• BA, business, or technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis, or financial/cost analysis.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Strong organizational abilities with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

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 progress reporting and decision-making by leadership.
• Prepare and maintain program documentation: status reports, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and deliverables lists.
• Support development and coordination of Technical Instructions, configuration management, and integrated master schedules.
• Assist with development of financial and cost analyses including budget tracking, expenditure forecasting, and labor hour reporting.
• Participate in planning meetings, technical reviews, and IPTs, providing administrative and analytical support.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Job description

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 work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• 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
• 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
• Employee discounts on various services and products

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.