Junior Program Analyst

Location: West Bethesda, MD * This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee. Contact ZelTech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter. * Join Our Talent Community to Stay Connected! Job Summary: ZelTech 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. 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 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 . Requirements: 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. Preferred Requirements: N/A Physical Demands or Work Environment: 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. 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…