Government Program Control Analyst

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in San Jose, CA seeks a Government Program Control Analyst to lead budgeting for federal programs, track multi-year funding, and mitigate financial risks. You will partner with project managers, procurement, and leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget results and strong compliance with federal regulations.

The role covers cost estimation, forecasting, and financial reporting, including EACs and dashboards for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or MBA.
• 6+ years in federal contracting.
• Expert Excel user and experience Oracle/SAP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly spending forecasts for multi-year programs.
• Review contract awards to map out billing rules and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and fix discrepancies.
• Develop detailed Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price estimates with historical data.
• Prepare monthly EAC reports and government-facing status reports.
• Track purchase orders and review subcontractor invoices for accuracy.

Skills

Excel expertise

Oracle

SAP accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Government Program Control Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the financial backbone of our federal programs by managing complex budgets, tracking multi-year contract funding, and mitigating financial risks. You will act as the primary bridge between project managers, procurement teams, and corporate leadership to ensure all project goals are met on time and within budget.

Job Details

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Government Program Control Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the financial backbone of our federal programs by managing complex budgets, tracking multi-year contract funding, and mitigating financial risks. You will act as the primary bridge between project managers, procurement teams, and corporate leadership to ensure all project goals are met on time and within budget.

You will take ownership of contract compliance, build detailed cost estimates, and perform deep-dive financial analysis to guide executive decision-making. Your expertise in federal regulations and financial modeling will directly support our mission to deliver high-quality, fully compliant results to our government clients.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Forecasting & Planning

Create monthly spending forecasts for multi-year programs. Predict future cash flow needs and funding gaps. Build financial models to test best and worst-case cost scenarios. Track actual project costs against the planned baseline budget.

Contract Compliance & Oversight

Review contract awards to map out specific billing rules. Ensure all spending aligns with FAR and DFARS regulations. Monitor contract funding limits to prevent cost overruns. Help prepare documentation for official government audits.

Analytical Proficiency & Data Analysis

Analyze complex financial data to find hidden trends. Research budget discrepancies and fix accounting errors quickly. Turn complex data into simple, actionable advice for management.

Cost Estimation & Pricing

Develop detailed Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price estimates. Gather historical cost data to justify new proposal pricing. Work with technical teams to estimate labor hour needs. Update cost estimation models with current market rates.

Financial Reporting & Briefing

Prepare monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reports. Write clear monthly status reports for government clients. Build visual financial dashboards for the executive team. Lead budget review meetings with project stakeholders.

Material Procurement & Subcontract Management

Track purchase orders from initial request to final delivery. Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy before approval. Audit material costs against the approved bill of materials. Report on material spending variances to procurement managers.

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$107.5K - $155.6K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or MBA
• Experience: 6+ years in federal contracting.
• Skills: Expert Excel user and experience Oracle/SAP accounting. Ability to design and implement estimation and pricing tools. Ability to establish standardized policies and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirement

This position may involve work on U.S. Government contracts that require access to controlled or classified information. Accordingly, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment, consistent with applicable law.

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

San Jose, California, United States

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.