Principal Program Control Analyst

Nightwing Group; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Program Control Analyst to join its dynamic team in Maryland. This hybrid role involves providing comprehensive financial leadership, ensuring effective program financial analysis, and delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex contract structures while collaborating with various stakeholders. The organization offers an attractive total rewards package, including flexible work schedules and career development opportunities, making it an excellent choice for both emerging and seasoned professionals eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Achievement Awards

Educational Assistance

Child/Adult Backup Care

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program control or finance analysis in defense contracting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with excellent spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave financial leadership and business partnering.
• Conduct program financial analysis, cost/schedule measurement, and forecasting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost/Schedule Baseline Measurement

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Self-Guided Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

APEX (SAP)

Costpoint (Deltek)

Microsoft Access

Power BI

VBA

Job description

Principal Program Control Analyst

Apply locations Annapolis Junction, MD time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 01712667

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC (Nightwing) is looking for a Principal Program Control Analyst to join our CODEX Business Unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. This position will provide “cradle to grave” financial leadership and will be responsible for providing comprehensive, proactive, and innovative solution-focused financial business partnering with the integrated program team. Responsibilities will include program financial analysis, cost/schedule baseline measurement and analysis, invoice coordination and submission support, funding planning, Estimates at Completion (EAC’s), forecasting, deliverable development/submission, Pricing follow-on efforts and new work, billing and unbilled reconciliations, contract close out, and ad hoc requirements as necessary.

Role Type: This position is a hybrid role.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Typically requires bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years Program Control/Finance Analyst experience in a Defense Department contractor environment.
2. Ability to work self-guided, proactively, and as a team member with minimal supervision.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
4. Excellent spreadsheet skills a must.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of customers and organization.
6. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to guide financial responsibilities in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and deliver on commitments.
8. Previous experience developing financial forecasts, strategic plans, trend and variance analysis for assigned programs.
9. Ability to effectively navigate the challenges and requirements in a multi-dimensional, matrixed organization.
10. Experience with Cost Reimbursement type contracts, preferably with an Award Fee component.
11. Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.
12. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Desired Skills:

1. Previous experience using APEX (SAP) or Costpoint (Deltek).
2. Advanced Microsoft Office Tools/Skills (Microsoft Access, Power BI, Get/Transform Data, Power Query, VBA).
3. Experience working on a large, multi-year contract with a relatively complex structure.
4. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.