Program Control Analyst

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a motivated Program Control Analyst to join their Army Business Group. The position, available 100% remotely nationwide, requires expertise in financial planning, variance analysis, and federal procurement, ensuring efficient program control. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and possess substantial experience in government contracting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in federal government contracting.
• Can obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial deliverables and reports including AOP and EACs.
• Conduct variance analysis for cost and schedule performance.
• Interface with program managers and procurement to resolve issues.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Exceptional Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Excel

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Control Analystwithin the Army Business Group.

This position requires proven experience across project planning and control and variance analysis with a background in Federal procurement. Experience in financial planning and analysis is a plus. Candidate should be familiar with multiple program types (CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.) with varying degree of complexities.

This position is available 100% remote nationwide.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Interface with program managers, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, and procurement organizations, as well as external customers daily to address operational issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Preparation of financial deliverables and internal/external reports to include Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasts, monthly latest revised estimates (LREs), and Estimates-At-Complete (EACs).
• Participate in the development of budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs and perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program financial variances.
• Conducts cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Submitting and maintaining purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitoring subcontractor's cost and review/approve of invoices.
• Review, track and approve customer invoice back-up documentation.
• Must be able to multi-task and support program with efficiency and accuracy.
• Well versed in the entire life cycle of a program from proposal development through contract close out.
• Develop and propose courses of actions (COAs) and recommendations for financial issues.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Finance or Accounting with 3+ years of relevant experience in Federal government contracting.
• Experience in providing financial tracking and support for the government customer in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Complete understanding of financial analysis such as ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Can make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
• Ability to present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Robust analytical thinking to identify patterns and trends in financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills for data modeling, financial analysis, and formula knowledge.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and Excel.
• Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.