Cloud Programs Analyst SME - Technical Background

Zantech

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ashburn, VA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years producing polished briefings and executive communications
  • Ability to simplify technical information for non-technical audiences
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with federal IT programs, cloud migration, or government IT modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with cloud tools like AWS and Azure
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect certification and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and presentations for senior federal leadership
  • Translate cloud and IT modernization activities into clear executive narratives using Microsoft tools
  • Support cloud schedule tracking and reporting, creating visual dashboards
  • Respond quickly to ad-hoc data requests from government leads
  • Coordinate with technical teams to accurately represent program status and risks
  • Manage program documentation and action item tracking
  • Maintain knowledge management content using Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunity to support high-profile federal IT modernization efforts
  • Engagement with senior government leaders
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Professional development in cloud and IT modernization areas
Full Job Description
Zantech is looking for a Cloud Programs Analystwith a Technical Backround to support a federal IT modernization program for a major civilian agency in the Washington, DC Metro area. This is a hybrid role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and communication - someone who understands how cloud infrastructure and IT modernization programs work, and whose greatest strength is translating that complexity into sharp, polished materials for senior government leaders.

This is not a deep technical hands-on role. It is a high-visibility communications and analytical support role. If you are energized by the challenge of walking into a room of senior executives with a crisp brief you built from raw program data - this position is for you.

What You Will Do:
  • Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, talking points, status reports, and presentations for senior federal leadership audiences (think C-suite equivalent government officials)
  • Translate complex cloud migration and IT modernization program activity into clear, concise executive narratives using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Support cloud schedule tracking and reporting, turning data into visual dashboards and program summaries that inform leadership decisions
  • Respond rapidly to ad-hoc data calls and tasking requests from government leads
  • Coordinate with technical team members to gather, synthesize, and accurately represent program status, risks, and accomplishments
  • Manage program documentation, action item tracking, and recurring reporting cadences
  • Support development of talking points and materials for external government conferences and interagency engagements
  • Maintain knowledge management content using Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

What You Must Bring:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a role where producing polished briefings, reports, or executive communications was central
  • The ability to absorb technical information quickly and retell it clearly to a non-technical audience
  • Strong command of Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; you should be able to build a compelling executive slide deck without a template
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; you are comfortable presenting your work to senior stakeholders

What You Need to Have:
  • Experience supporting federal IT programs, cloud migration initiatives, or government IT modernization efforts
  • Familiarity with cloud migration and tools (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner/Architect certification
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI experience needed)
  • Background in a advisory environment where you regularly prepared materials for senior decision-makers

What We Are Not Looking For:
  • Someone who has "excellent communication skills" because it was listed on their last JD - we want someone who can show it

Required Security Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship required. Must currently hold an active DHS/CBP High Public Trust (BI Level 4 or 5) or an active DoD Top Secret clearance. This is a non-negotiable requirement.

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