UxS Program Analyst – Scheduling, Cost & Risk (Secret)

Zel Technologies LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance

Voluntary benefits

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness reimbursements

Employee discounts

Job summary

ZelTech is seeking a highly organized Program Analyst to support Unmanned Systems (UxS) R&D initiatives in Virginia Beach. This role focuses on tracking technical progress, analyzing cost and performance data, and ensuring program deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, participate in IPTs, and maintain project documentation while adhering to security requirements in a fast-paced environment. US citizens with a SECRET clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA, business, or technical field with relevant study.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis, or financial/cost analysis.
• US citizenship and an active SECRET clearance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.

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 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.

Skills

Program analysis

Cost analysis

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Scheduling

Data consolidation

Education

BA in business, engineering or related field

Job description

ZelTech is seeking a highly organized Program Analyst to support Unmanned Systems (UxS) R&D initiatives in Virginia Beach. This role focuses on tracking technical progress, analyzing cost and performance data, and ensuring program deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, participate in IPTs, and maintain project documentation while adhering to security requirements in a fast-paced environment. US citizens with a SECRET clearance are preferred.