Lead Program Control Analyst

Socket.dev; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One is seeking a Lead Program Control Analyst to head the program control function, overseeing forecasting, labor planning, financial reporting, and pricing analysis to support government contracts. The role requires strong analytics, leadership, and the ability to mentor staff across the control function.

The successful candidate will coordinate with Contracts, Security, HR, and Program Managers, and will engage in pricing strategy and risk mitigation to enable data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, program control, or related financial mgmt within a government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of FAR, government contract pricing principles, indirect rate structures, and cost accounting concepts.
• Experience supporting CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ contract types.
• Experience developing cost volumes, pricing models, and labor rate strategies for federal procurements.
• Experience workforce planning models, utilization metrics, staffing forecasts, and labor allocation strategies.
• Ability to analyze financial data, track KPIs, and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the Company’s Program Control function, including forecasting, labor planning, financial reporting, profitability analysis, pricing support, and program performance management.
• Develop and continuously improve program control policies, forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting standards, processes, dashboards, and analytical tools to support program execution and data-driven business decisions.
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor revenue, labor, funding, backlog, cost-to-complete, profitability, and forecast accuracy; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead workforce planning through labor forecasts, utilization metrics, and staffing projections to support contract execution, hiring decisions, and corporate growth.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Security, Human Resources, and Program Managers to identify and mitigate financial, staffing, contractual, and operational risks, providing leadership with actionable recommendations.
• Lead new business pricing support, including labor modeling, indirect cost application, cost volume development, profitability analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal financial reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Control personnel through workload management, quality assurance, performance feedback, professional development, succession planning, and delegation.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Program control

Government contract pricing

Labor planning

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

*This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance*

Responsibilities:

The Lead Program Control Analyst is responsible for leading the Company’s program control function, including financial forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, program performance reporting, and government contract pricing. This position establishes and continuously improves the processes, tools, and reporting that enable effective program execution and informed business decision-making. The incumbent exercises independent judgement, develops departmental priorities, manages assigned resources, and provides leadership with recommendations and escalation only when matters exceed established authority or present material business risk.

• Own the Company’s Program Control function, including forecasting, labor planning, financial reporting, profitability analysis, pricing support, and program performance management.
• Develop and continuously improve program control policies, forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting standards, processes, dashboards, and analytical tools to support program execution and data-driven business decisions.
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor revenue, labor, funding, backlog, cost-to-complete, profitability, and forecast accuracy; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead workforce planning through labor forecasts, utilization metrics, and staffing projections to support contract execution, hiring decisions, and corporate growth.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Security, Human Resources, and Program Managers to identify and mitigate financial, staffing, contractual, and operational risks, providing leadership with actionable recommendations.
• Lead new business pricing support, including labor modeling, indirect cost application, cost volume development, profitability analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal financial reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Control personnel through workload management, quality assurance, performance feedback, professional development, succession planning, and delegation.

Qualifications:.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4-6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, program control, government contract pricing, corporate finance, or related financial management functions within a government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of FAR, government contract pricing principles, indirect rate structures, cost accounting concepts, and financial management practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ contract types.
• Experience developing cost volumes, pricing models, and labor rate strategies for competitive federal procurements.
• Experience developing workforce planning models, utilization metrics, staffing forecasts, and labor allocation strategies.
• Ability to analyze financial data, track key performance indicators, and make data-driven decisions.

Security Clearance:

• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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