Hybrid Program Control Analyst: Finance & Forecasting

Patriot Group International; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Group International LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a mid-level Program Control Analyst to join our finance team. You will own forecasts, cost management, and funding visibility across contracts, collaborating with Program Managers to keep programs financially healthy and compliant.

The role supports government contracting environments (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus), requires strong Excel and Smartsheet skills, and demands independent work, analytical rigor, and clear communication with technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of program/project control or financial analysis experience supporting a U.S. Government contractor, with hands-on experience in FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus contract types
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, lookup functions, and forecasting models
• Experience with Smartsheet, or demonstrated ability to learn it quickly and apply it
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain financial results to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build effective working relationships with Program Managers and cross-functional teams
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening, as well as a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, and variance analyses to support program financial management and planning
• Manage forecasts and financial performance for multiple programs with different contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus) and requirements
• Establish and manage charge numbers, monitor actual costs against budgets, and process cost transfers to ensure accurate cost collection
• Track and report funding status (obligated, expended, remaining) across contracts and task orders, and proactively flag funding shortfalls, burn-rate risks, and options or modifications that need attention
• Lead monthly project reviews with Program Managers, presenting financial performance against budget and providing clear, substantiated variance explanations
• Build and maintain Excel models and Smartsheet dashboards and trackers for program forecasts, funding, and cost reporting
• Prepare and deliver contractually required financial reports and other customer deliverables accurately and on time
• Monitor revenue and profit recognition for compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policy
• Prepare and review customer invoices; track billing status and analyze unbilled balances to reduce aging and support cash flow
• Support internal and external audits (including DCAA) by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to management, program teams, and customers
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Smartsheet

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Patriot Group International LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a mid-level Program Control Analyst to join our finance team. You will own forecasts, cost management, and funding visibility across contracts, collaborating with Program Managers to keep programs financially healthy and compliant.

The role supports government contracting environments (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus), requires strong Excel and Smartsheet skills, and demands independent work, analytical rigor, and clear communication with technical