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Senior Program Analyst

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.

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.

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.

Preferred Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

• 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.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

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. 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 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.

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

Equal Opportunities:

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.