UxS Program Analyst: Cost & Schedule

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

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.