Program Analyst - DoD UxS Engineering & Planning

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

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.