Financial Analyst (Program Control Analyst)

Semper Valens Solutions; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions seeks a Financial Analyst to join our Program Management team in Alexandria, VA. You will provide financial oversight, project controls, reporting, forecasting, and contract administration to keep projects on budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has government-contract experience, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and the ability to synthesize complex data for leadership decisions across the full contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, or project accounting.
• Experience supporting federal government programs and contracts.
• Cradle-to-grave project financial management experience.
• Strong government contracting financial practices knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, CF.
• Clear communication of complex financial information to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate recurring financial and operational reports on project performance and forecasts.
• Support managers with tracking status, budgets, and financial performance.
• Conduct baseline-to-actual analyses to identify risks and actions.
• Analyze financial data and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Develop financial forecasts and scenario analyses for planning decisions.
• Maintain EAC and ETC tables and related reports.
• Monitor expenditures, labor utilization, and contract funding.
• Implement reporting for WIP, status, and contract deliverables.
• Assist with project setup, billing structures, and financial controls.
• Validate supporting documents including timesheets, invoices, and progress reports.
• Prepare and submit client invoices per contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost controls and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Unanet (ERP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Financial Analyst

Full Time Alexandria, VA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst / Program Control Analyst to join our Program Management team. This role is responsible for supporting Program Managers by providing financial oversight, project controls, reporting, forecasting, and contract administration functions to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting government contracts, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a demonstrated ability to manage project financial performance throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate recurring financial and operational reports on project performance, trends, forecasts, and key program metrics.
• Support Program Managers with tracking project status, deliverables, budgets, and financial performance.
• Conduct baseline-to-actual comparisons and variance analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations to project and business leadership.
• Develop financial forecasts and perform scenario analysis to support planning and decision making.
• Develop and maintainEstimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) tables, charts, and financial reporting artifacts.
• Monitor project expenditures, labor utilization, and contract funding.
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to track project status, work-in-progress (WIP), and contract deliverables.
• Assist with project setup, billing structures, charge codes, and financial controls.
• Gather and validate supporting documentation including timesheets, expense reports, subcontractor invoices, and progress reports.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and billing schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost controls, efficiency, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field.
  • An additional two years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, program controls, or project accounting.
• Experience supporting federal government programs and contracts.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave project financial management, including:
  • Project setup and charging structures
  • Budget development and management
  • Baseline versus actual analysis
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial forecasting
  • Billing and invoicing
• Strong understanding of government contracting financial practices and cost controls.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • INDEX/MATCH
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Advanced formulas and data analysis techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Unanet or similar project accounting/ERP systems.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training junior staff.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project controls and program management practices.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is a plus.

About Semper Valens Solutions

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at [phone].

Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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