Top Secret Cleared Operations Analyst

About the role

Zantech is seeking an Operations Analyst to support the Service Delivery & Resource Allocation Management Support project for an onsite role based out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support to Office Director, Deputy Director, Deputy Program Directors, ADPM, and Program Managers
• Track and coordinate all taskers, drills, and exercises across ACO
• Prepare briefings, reports, and communication documents up to TS/SCI level
• Provide technical and programmatic input to program summaries, PADs, SCGs, PCRs, and RDoc narratives
• Support technical R&D transition activities including stakeholder engagement and strategic planning
• Track and coordinate all ACO taskers, drills, and exercises ensuring 100% submission by established deadlines; maintain 98% accuracy in tracking logs
• Support ACO Program Managers in tracking technical and financial milestones across multiple simultaneous programs
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentation documents up to TS/SCI level within deadlines established by ACO Government POCs
• Provide technical and programmatic input to program summaries, PADs, PAD amendments, SCGs, PCRs, RDoc narratives, and review briefings
• Apply analytical methods to support decision-making, policy formulation, and program management across ACO focus areas
• Support acquisition lifecycle tracking and provide quarterly process improvement recommendations
• Assist in developing strategic plans for engaging potential program participants and building R&D stakeholder networks
• Support end-to-end logistics management for DARPA-sponsored events including conferences, off-sites, and executive meetings

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years, including at least 2 years tracking technical and financial milestones
• Experience applying mathematical modeling, systems analysis, or operations research to organizational or program management challenges
• Demonstrated skill in milestone tracking, action item management, and multi-stakeholder coordination
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, and presentations for senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Familiarity with DoD or DARPA program management processes preferred
• Experience working in classified environments (SIPRNet/JWICS) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with conflicts and diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or mathematics
• Education Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or operations research
• Preferred Certifications: CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager), DAU program management or systems engineering coursework, PMP or equivalent

Skills

• Mathematical modeling
• Systems analysis
• Operations research
• Milestone tracking
• Action item management
• Multi-stakeholder coordination
• Technical briefing preparation
• Financial and technical milestone tracking
• Program management
• Strategic planning
• Logistics management

Benefits

Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment.

Pay

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Schedule

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