PCO Analyst

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a PCO Analyst to manage multiple project initiatives and align them with client expectations. You will support invoicing, reporting, risk management, and billing operations within a program management office, collaborating across finance and contract stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in financial controls, cost analysis, and Excel proficiency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a business, financial management, or accounting environment
• Experience with general project status report generation
• Experience with project financial controls
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, and data manipulation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adhere to deadlines, produce routine deliverables, and manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to identify, research, discuss, and resolve administrative and financial issues with a team
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple project initiatives aligned with client team expectations and business needs
• Support timely, accurate, and compliant invoice preparation and submission
• Collaborate with program management, finance, and contract stakeholders on reporting, risk management, and billing operations
• Audit and reconcile cost activity including labor, travel, and other direct costs
• Provide risk mitigation and assist with financial analyses in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Skills

Project financial controls

Excel expertise

Cross-team collaboration

Status reporting

Cost analysis

Secret clearance eligible

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

PCO Analyst

Manage the delivery of multiple project initiatives designed to enhance the services and level of support provided to client teams. Plan, organize, direct, control, and deliver all projects prioritized in alignment with the client team’s expectations and business needs. Support the client team by ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant invoice preparation and submission. This role works closely with program management, finance teams, and contract stakeholders to support responsibilities like reporting, risk management, and billing operations. You will work as part of a financial team within a program management office with both internal clients and infrastructure departments to resolve financial, contractual, and administrative issues. You'll manage, audit, and reconcile cost activity, including various cost components, such as labor, travel, and other direct costs. You'll leverage your experience working in a demanding and fast‑paced environment, provide risk mitigation, and assist with analyzing business or financial analyses.

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You Have

• 5+ years of experience in a business, financial management, or accounting environment
• Experience with general project status report generation
• Experience with project financial controls
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, and data manipulation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support stakeholders and work in fast‑paced environment
• Ability to adhere to deadlines, produce routine deliverables, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to identify, research, discuss, and resolve administrative and financial issues with a team
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have

• Experience supporting federal contracts, to include FMS contracts
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Possession of strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.