Junior Program Analyst; Contingent

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

* This position is contingent upon contract award*

* This position is eligible for a $500 Zel Tech Non‑Employee Referral fee. Contact Zelt Tech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter. *

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Zel Tech is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Program Analyst to support program management, analysis, and coordination tasks in support of Unmanned Systems (UxS) research and development initiatives. This person will contribute to tracking technical progress, analyzing cost and performance data, and ensuring program deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

• 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 technical and program 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.

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active SECRET clearance.
• BA, business, or technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis, or financial/cost analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

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The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

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. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time‑critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis.

In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counter terrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counter terrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near‑peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost‑effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

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