Everforth ECS is seeking an Operational Readiness Analyst to work in our Stafford, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.
The ECS Team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for a mission-critical application for the government. Today, the application is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. The software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.
Everforth ECS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical/ Operational Readiness Program Analyst to support our Project and Program Managers in the successful execution of a complex program. This role is critical in bridging the gap between project management and our technical teams working on cutting-edge solutions in Cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and a passion for organization, enabling them to effectively track, document, and support the lifecycle of advanced software development, operational readiness, end user communications and integration projects. You will be a key individual contributor, responsible for providing analytical support, facilitating communication, and ensuring project objectives are met in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform operational duties such as organizing tasks, tracking progress, gathering information, and ensuring execution of technical and end-user communication initiatives.
- Collaborate with leads to track software development and integration tasks within an Agile framework, utilizing tools like Confluence, Jira, and GitLab.
- Collect and organize project data to support analysis, reporting, and recommendations on communication timelines.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, translating technical progress and challenges into clear business insights.
- Perform project management tasks, including tracking schedules, maintaining action items, and updating all project documentation.
- Assist in translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements, user stories, workflows, and use cases under program guidance.
- Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies in the project plan and elevate them to the Project Manager as appropriate.
- Prepare clear, action-orientated meeting materials that capture key technical notes, decisions, and follow-up needs.
- Summarize key technical information and produce briefing materials for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Conduct stakeholder interactions and engagement activities under the direction of program guidance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate and align related workstreams.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications
- Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in technical project management, program analysis, stakeholder engagement, communications or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, collaborative environment across operations and development teams (ex. DevSecOps)
Skills Required
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience using Confluence, Jira, and GitLab
- Experience with Agile frameworks and cloud environments (DevSecOps familiarity)
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, communications or related field
- Ability to learn quickly and collaborate across operations and development teams
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
