Hybrid Program Control Analyst: Budget & Contracts Lead

ARA Brand; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a qualified Program Control Analyst to join the Software Enterprise Division.

The role supports project managers and principal investigators with budget analysis, cost projections, and contract administration across multiple defense and national security projects. The Senior Program Control Analyst will prepare project finance plans, track budgets, manage supplier agreements and invoicing, and assist with negotiations, modifications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8–10 years of experience.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR requirements and contract modifications.
• Experience negotiating, executing, monitoring, and closing contracts and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Budget tracking, forecasting, and financial analysis for projects.
• Prepare and update project finance plans based on contracts and modifications.
• Compile and manage supplier agreements and invoicing for direct purchases and subcontracts.
• Develop cost proposals and quotes based on estimating practices.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

MS Excel

Budget analysis

Prioritization

Communication skills

Teamwork

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related

MBA degree

Tools

MS Excel

Procurement systems

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a qualified Program Control Analyst to join the Software Enterprise Division.

The role supports project managers and principal investigators with budget analysis, cost projections, and contract administration across multiple defense and national security projects. The Senior Program Control Analyst will prepare project finance plans, track budgets, manage supplier agreements and invoicing, and assist with negotiations, modifications,