Program Control Analyst

Saic; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Program Control Analyst to join the Army Business Group, offering a fully remote position. The role requires financial analysis expertise and experience in federal procurement, focusing on project planning and cost control activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant experience in government contracting, with opportunities for growth within a leading tech integrator.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in federal government contracting.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial deliverables including Annual Operating Plans and forecasts.
• Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis for programs.
• Interface with program managers and finance teams for operational support.

Skills

Project planning

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

Cost estimating

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

Job ID: 2409502
Location: RESTON, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025
Category: Business Management
Subcategory: Program Control
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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SAIC is seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Control Analyst within 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, SAIC’s finance, 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.
• Review and support Request for Proposals (RFPs), prepare pricing models and cost analysis.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a Finance or Accounting discipline with three (3) years or more 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, procedures, accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to perform effectively within deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision, be persistent in follow-through.
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desired Skills :

• Strong knowledge of Costpoint and Cognos.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Control Analyst within 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, SAIC’s finance, 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.
• Review and support Request for Proposals (RFPs), prepare pricing models and cost analysis.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a Finance or Accounting discipline with three (3) years or more 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, procedures, accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to perform effectively within deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision, be persistent in follow-through.
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship Required.

Desired Skills :

• Strong knowledge of Costpoint and Cognos.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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