Program Control Analyst

Patriot Group International LLC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Group International LLC. seeks a detail-oriented Program Control Analyst to support our finance team in Northern Virginia. The role focuses on government contracting finance, driving performance, and ensuring compliance across a portfolio of contracts.

Responsibilities include developing EACs, forecasts, variance analyses, and cost controls while partnering with program managers to align execution with financial goals. Strong Excel skills and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in program/project control for a U.S. Government contractor.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative work style with issue-resolution focus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for presenting financial data to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to partner with program management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze EACs, forecasts, and variance analyses for program financial management.
• Manage multiple programs with different contract types and requirements.
• Establish and manage charge numbers, monitor costs, and process cost transfers.
• Conduct monthly project reviews and provide variance explanations.
• Maintain visibility into funding status and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Deliver accurate financial reports and customer deliverables per contract terms.
• Monitor revenue and profit recognition in line with accounting standards and policy.
• Prepare, review, and approve customer invoices and track unbilled balances.
• Serve as a financial partner to Program Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and ensuring audit-ready records.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management and customers.

Skills

Excel

Office Suite

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint ERP

Smartsheet

Job description

Patriot Group International LLC. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining the disciplines of security and risk management with an unequaled special operations and intelligence perspective.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Program Control Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in government contracting finance, a proactive mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with program management to drive financial performance and compliance across a portfolio of contracts.

Your duties in the role include (but are not limited to):

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, and variance analyses to support sound program financial management and strategic planning
• Ability to manage multiple programs with different contract types and requirements
• Establish and manage active charge numbers, monitor actual cost charges against budgets, and process cost transfers to ensure accurate cost collection
• Conduct monthly project reviews, assessing financial performance against budgets and cost proposals and preparing clear, substantiated variance explanations
• Maintain continuous visibility into program funding status, proactively flagging risks and coordinating corrective actions as needed
• Ensure all contractual financial requirements are met; deliver accurate, timely financial reports and other customer deliverables in accordance with contract terms
• Monitor and analyze revenue and profit recognition, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policy
• Prepare, review, and approve customer invoices; track billing status and analyze unbilled balances to minimize aging and support cash flow objectives
• Serve as a financial partner to Program Managers and cross-functional teams, aligning program execution with organizational financial goals
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring financial records are audit-ready
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management, program teams, and customers as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience / Program/Project Control experience supporting a U.S. Government Contractor, with direct exposure to FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus Award Fee contract types
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with program management teams and diverse functional organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering IDIQ contracts with multiple concurrent task orders
• Background supporting dynamic, sensitive, or classified government programs
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint ERP system
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Smartsheet for project tracking and collaboration
• Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements and their application to contract administration

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work at a desk using computers and other typical office equipment for extended periods of time up to 8 hours per day.

DISCLAIMER:

Patriot Group International LLC is proud to be an Affinity Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran Disability. PGI provides equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

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