Program Control Analyst – EVMS & Government Contracts

Advantage Technical; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a detail-oriented Program Control Analyst to support Ocean Operations in Baltimore, MD. You will monitor budgets, schedules, and manpower, prepare forecasts, and ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, including EVMS processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with EVMS, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for program management and finance teams in a DoD environment. Onsite work only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field.
• Experience in program controls, cost analysis, or financial analysis within a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with EVMS, cost and schedule integration, baseline management, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and government contracting processes.
• Experience using Oracle, SAP, RPlan, Deltek Cobra or comparable systems.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills for financial modeling and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Integrate program scope, cost, schedule, and manpower data to support planning and performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, staffing forecasts, ETC, and EAC with program managers.
• Analyze costs against budgets, investigate variances, and recommend actions.
• Prepare financial reports and management summaries on program performance and forecasts.
• Support EVMS reporting and cost/schedule performance indicators.

Skills

EVMS knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics

Tools

Oracle

SAP

RPlan

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Program Control Analyst – Ocean Operations

Location: Baltimore, MD 21230 or Williamsburg VA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Base Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually,

Security Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance

Position Overview

This company is seeking a detail-oriented Program Control Analyst to support its Ocean Operations team through financial analysis, cost and schedule monitoring, program forecasting, and government contract compliance.

This individual will partner with Program Management, Finance, Contracts, and Operations to maintain accurate program baselines, evaluate performance, and provide actionable financial information. The ideal candidate brings experience in a government contracting environment, familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate program scope, cost, schedule, and manpower data to support planning, execution, and performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, staffing forecasts, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and Estimates at Completion (EAC) in coordination with program managers and functional leads.
• Analyze actual costs against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and management summaries covering program performance, spending trends, staffing requirements, and forecast changes.
• Support EVMS reporting by analyzing planned value, earned value, actual costs, and cost and schedule performance indicators.
• Maintain program baselines and support documented changes to scope, budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Partner with program managers and control account owners to review performance metrics, validate progress, and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Monitor labor, material, subcontractor, and other direct costs associated with Ocean Operations programs.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations to reconcile program data, support month-end reporting, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Support compliance with contractual reporting obligations, internal controls, and applicable government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS.
• Support proposal development through solicitation reviews, cost estimates, staffing assumptions, financial analysis, and coordination of proposed terms and conditions with Contracts.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for financial reviews, customer reporting, and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and program visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in program controls, project finance, financial analysis, or cost analysis within a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with EVMS, including cost and schedule integration, baseline management, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of government acquisition processes, contracting methods, and FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Experience using Oracle, SAP, RPlan, Deltek Cobra, or comparable financial and program controls systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookup functions, and analysis of large datasets.
• Ability to reconcile information across multiple systems and identify discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results to operational stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to work onsite and obtain and maintain the required DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting marine operations, shipbuilding, subsea infrastructure, defense, or other complex technical programs.
• Hands-on experience preparing EACs, manpower forecasts, variance explanations, and management reporting packages.
• Familiarity with work breakdown structures, control accounts, and integrated program schedules.
• Experience supporting government proposals, contract modifications, or program financial reviews.
• Experience improving financial reporting through dashboards, standardized templates, or automation.