Mid-Level Program Analyst (Contingent)

Zel Technologies LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company co

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses for performance

Education assistance

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Zel Technologies LLC seeks a detail-driven Program Analyst to provide analytical, financial, and planning support for advanced technology development in unmanned systems. The role requires strong analytical abilities and knowledge of DoD processes, with experience in supporting complex R&D or engineering efforts.

The candidate will assist with planning, budgeting, schedule management, and program documentation while coordinating IPT meetings and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• BA in business or technical field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis.
• Significant experience in U.S. Navy programs.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Support program and project execution across technical task areas, including planning, financial analysis, tracking deliverables, and milestone management.
• Develop, update, and analyze project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and cost-performance data for government reporting.
• Maintain and track task-level budgets and expenditures; assist in forecasting and preparing spend plans, burn rate analyses, and financial reports.
• Prepare program documentation, presentations, technical reviews, and briefing materials for leadership, stakeholders, and sponsors.
• Develop and maintain configuration management, document control, and data tracking tools for technical instructions.
• Coordinate IPT meetings, working groups, technical reviews, and other program events, including agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Interface with engineers, logisticians, and project managers to align technical work with program objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

DoD acquisition knowledge

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

BA in business or technical field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Job Summary:

ZelTech is seeking a detail-driven Program Analyst to provide analytical, financial, and planning support for advanced technology development in support of Unmanned Systems (UxS). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a working knowledge of DoD acquisition and program management processes, and experience supporting complex R&D or engineering efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Support program and project execution across technical task areas, including planning, financial analysis, tracking of deliverables, and milestone management.
• Develop, update, and analyze project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and cost-performance data in support of government reporting requirements.
• Maintain and track task-level budgets and expenditures; assist in forecasting and preparing spend plans, burn rate analyses, and financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation of program documentation, presentations, technical reviews, and briefing materials for leadership, stakeholders, and external sponsors.
• Support the development and maintenance of configuration management, document control, and data tracking tools for technical instructions.
• Coordinate and document Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, working groups, technical reviews, and other program events, including preparing agendas, minutes, and action item lists.
• Interface with engineers, logisticians, and project managers to ensure alignment between technical work and program objectives.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active secret clearance.
• BA, business or technical field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis.
• Significant experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of configuration management, risk management, and performance metrics tracking
• Experience working in a matrixed engineering organization or project-based environment.

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.