Program Analyst - Senior (Contingent)
Zel Technologies•Virginia Beach, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
ZelTech is seeking a detail-oriented and highly experienced Senior Program Analyst to provide programmatic, financial, and strategic planning support for Unmanned Systems (UxS) initiatives. This position will play a critical role in managing technical instruction execution, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals across multiple projects in research, development, and fielding of autonomous maritime and aerial systems for the Government Customer.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have an active SECRET clearance.
- BA or Advanced degree in a business or technical field.
- 10 or more years’ experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or systems engineering support.
- Demonstrated experience in program documentation control.
- Successful background and drug screening check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Navy R&D, acquisition, or sustainment programs related to unmanned.
- Familiarity with Navy program documentation and reporting requirements.
- Experience with risk management, configuration management, and DoD acquisition lifecycle frameworks.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, or similar project management tools.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary technical programs.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of program planning, tracking, and execution for UxS development and sustainment efforts.
- Analyze and interpret technical and business data to support the development of acquisition strategies, performance metrics, and risk mitigation plans.
- Provide lifecycle program support, including resource planning, milestone tracking, budget development, and cost analysis.
- Facilitate program reviews, working groups, and technical meetings by preparing agendas, read-ahead materials, and post-meeting documentation.
- Collaborate with technical leads and project managers to ensure seamless coordination between engineering tasks and program requirements.
- Assist in test planning and logistics support, including the development of test objectives and data collection plans.
- Track and document test execution and results; support the preparation of test reports and post-event analysis.
Benefits
- 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
- Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
- 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
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts on various services and products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
