Program Control Analyst

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a budget and financial management professional to support NRO facilities, construction, and infrastructure programs. You will collaborate with project management, planning teams, and senior staff to track budgets, schedules, and performance, generating clear reports for timely decision-making.

You will assist in developing and maintaining budgets, reviewing spend plans, and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with NRO policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Master's degree with 1+ year related experience acceptable.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget and financial management activities for NRO facilities, construction, and infrastructure programs.
• Support coordination and preparation of Program Management Reviews with accurate data and action items.
• Review spend plans and budget documentation for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Data presentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related experience

Master's degree with 1+ years of related experience

Tools

NRO financial systems

Job description

Description

Supports budget, financial management, and program coordination activities for NRO facilities, construction, and infrastructure projects. Works closely with project management, planning teams, program personnel, and line management to track project budgets, schedules, and performance. Assists in reviewing project status, monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, and identifying potential issues that may affect cost, schedule, quality, or project objectives.

Assists with the development and maintenance of project budgets, schedules, and financial reports to support contractual and program requirements. Helps monitor performance against established plans, identify variances, and coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to support timely resolution of issues. Supports efforts to track contract requirements and subcontractor responsibilities and assists with maintaining project plans and reporting processes to provide visibility into program execution.
Applies established principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards to assigned tasks. Works under the guidance of management and senior team members to complete assignments, meet objectives, and support program goals. Follows company policies and procedures and provides input on opportunities to improve team processes and reporting practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with budget and financial management activities for the NRO portfolio of facilities, construction, and other infrastructure programs and projects.
• Support the coordination and preparation of regular Program Management Reviews, ensuring data is accurate, clearly presented, and accompanied by appropriate action items.
• Review program requirements, spend plans, and budget documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assist in identifying resource needs and potential trade-offs among programs and prepare information to support management decision-making.
• Analyze contract budget and financial data to help ensure appropriate use of government resources and efficient completion of project requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and use of financial databases, resource tracking tools, reporting systems, and other decision-support resources.
• Assist with identifying potential resource realignments and funding options to support program execution and address changing priorities.
• Review funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable NRO policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Support internal controls and data validation processes to promote accurate financial reporting and appropriate use of NRO funds.
• Assist with consolidating and reviewing program-level Unfunded Requirements (UFRs) and preparing recommendations for management consideration.
• Prepare and edit budget summaries, charts, memoranda, issue papers, briefing materials, and talking points for program and senior management.
• Assist in preparing presentations and briefings for government stakeholders and senior management.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs), Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) managers, and other stakeholders to support accurate contract funding and identify potential funding options for high-priority, mission-essential projects.

Qualifications

Clearance to be able to remain on the program: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and three (3) years or more of related experience; or years of experience in lieu of a degree; or Master and one (1) years or more of related experience. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Budget or financial management experience.
• Critical thinking and ability to work well with a wide variety of customers requesting financial data.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with management and reporting of federal facilities and/or construction budgets.
• Experience on NRO Financial systems and tools.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.