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Zantech is looking for a talented Program Analyst to contribute to the success of our upcoming Service Delivery & Resource Allocation Management Support project for an onsite role based out of Arlington, VA.
The Program Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the following:
- General support to Office Director, Deputy Director, Deputy Program Directors, ADPM, and Program Managers
- Financial support including budget tracking and acquisition document coordination
- Tasker and action item coordination
- Administrative functions including IT coordination, visitor management, file structure maintenance, and briefing support
- Preparation of briefings, reports, and communications up to TS/SCI level
The Program Analyst provides broad business operations and program support across ACO's financial, administrative, and programmatic functions. This generalist role fills critical gaps in day-to-day operations — from budget and acquisition document coordination to meeting management, briefing development, and stakeholder communications. Candidates must demonstrate competency in at least two of the five core support domains (financial/budgeting, acquisition documentation, meeting/event coordination, DoD policy knowledge, or multi-stakeholder communication).
Designated Impact:
The Program Analyst Serves as a flexible operational resource across the team; this position must be comfortable shifting priorities rapidly across task areas.
Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:
- Support financial milestone tracking, budget maintenance, and acquisition document preparation as assigned
- Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare read-ahead materials, and manage action items from ACO leadership meetings
- Assist in preparation of briefings, reports, and communication documents up to TS/SCI level
- Support 100% on-time completion of assigned taskers/drills/exercises; assist with tracking across the broader team
- Provide programmatic input to trip reports, program summaries, and review briefings as directed
- Maintain file structures on classified and unclassified systems; support quarterly document reviews
- Coordinate IT requests and visitor management support as needed
- Assist with DARPA-sponsored event logistics including conferences, off-sites, and technology demonstrations
Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:
- Minimum 4 years in a program analysis or business operations role, preferably in an R&D or DoD environment
- Experience in at least two of:
- (A) developing and maintaining financial budgets/tracking financial milestones
- (B) creating and coordinating acquisition documents
- (C) organizing meetings and developing briefings for technical and non-technical audiences
- (D) knowledge of DoD/DARPA policies and regulations
- (E) multi-stakeholder communication and project management
- Experience supporting senior government personnel in a fast-paced DoD environment
- Ability to prepare documents and briefings up to TS/SCI level
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project, and classified systems (SIPRNet/JWICS)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with conflicts and diverse stakeholders
Required Education/Certifications:
- Education Required
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Education Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a technical field
- Preferred Certifications
- DAU program management coursework
- PMP or CAPM
Required Security Clearance:
- US Citizenship required
- Must possess and Active US Top Secret (TS); must be eligible for SCI access
“Outstanding Performance…Always!”
Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!
