Job Description

Everforth ECS i s seeking an Operational Readiness Analystto 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.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in project management, 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)