Mystic Spear, LLC is seeking a Program Analyst – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (Mid-Level) to support program activities involving UAS, autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, payloads, command-and-control technologies, navigation, communications, autonomy, and related enabling technologies.This role requires a strong understanding of the rapidly evolving UAS technology landscape and the ability to work with technical personnel, operators, acquisition professionals, and industry partners to evaluate emerging UAS capabilities and translate operational requirements into executable acquisition strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager and Senior Analysts in tracking, monitoring, and reporting on UAS program budgets, flight hour costs, and engineering expenditures

• Review basic financial reports, subcontractor invoices, and material purchase requests related to drone payloads, spare parts, and ground support equipment

• Help prepare recurring financial updates, forecasts, and variance analyses for internal leadership and government stakeholders

• Maintain a working knowledge of basic contract concepts, including CLINs, SOWs, deliverables, and contract types such as FFP or T&M

• Track and monitor UAS-specific contract deliverables, such as Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), technical manuals, maintenance logs, and data item submissions

• Coordinate Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), flight test planning sessions, and program reviews

• Record comprehensive meeting minutes and track action items to completion

• Provide hands-on support for specialized UAS logistics, including tracking, shipping, and receiving launch/recovery systems and payloads

• Assist in developing program documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), briefing slides, and status reports

• Assist with physical inventory audits of drone components, maintenance toolkits, and replacement parts, ensuring proper handling, tagging, and asset disposition

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in English, written and spoken

• 2+ years of demonstrated financial understanding, preferably supporting the Department of War (DoW), with a basic understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, financial reconciliation, and resource allocation

• 3+ years of professional experience in a program analysis or business operations role within the defense contracting, aerospace, or aviation industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Aerospace Management, or a related field; relevant professional experience may substitute for a degree

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• UAS/drone experience is highly preferred

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance

Who We Are

Mystic Spear is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to delivering mission-driven technology solutions that enhance warfighter effectiveness across complex operational environments.

Our team specializes in technology insertion, rapid capability integration, and mission-focused innovation, leveraging commercially available solutions and advanced sensing technologies to solve real-world defense and security challenges. We support federal agencies—with a strong emphasis on the Department of Defense—by developing practical, operationally informed solutions for military installations, critical infrastructure, ports, airports, and smart environments.

What sets Mystic Spear apart is our blend of deep operational experience and advanced technical expertise. Our personnel come from backgrounds spanning Special Operations, Intelligence, RF engineering, force protection, red cell operations, and critical infrastructure security, enabling us to approach problems from both the tactical and engineering perspectives.

We are built on a culture of agility, innovation, and mission relevance, ensuring the solutions we deliver are not only technically sound, but directly aligned with the realities faced by today’s operators.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mystic Spear, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance