Program Control Analyst (Mid-Level)

Digitailor; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Group International LLC (PGI) is seeking a Mid-Level Program Control Analyst to join its finance team in Herndon, VA on a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on program forecasting, cost management, and funding visibility across multiple contracts (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus), with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

You will build and maintain EACs and forecasts, manage budgets, prepare financial reports, support audits (including DCAA), and present insights to Program Managers to keep

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of program/project control or financial analysis experience supporting a U.S. Government contractor.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Smartsheet or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts and variance analyses.
• Manage forecasts and financial performance for multiple programs and contract types.
• Establish and manage charge numbers, monitor actual costs against budgets, and process cost transfers.
• Track funding status across contracts and task orders and flag funding shortfalls.
• Lead monthly project reviews with Program Managers and present financial performance.
• Build and maintain Excel models and Smartsheet dashboards for forecasts and reporting.
• Prepare and deliver contractually required financial reports and customer deliverables.
• Monitor revenue and profit recognition for compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Independent work

Analytical skills

Verbal written communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Smartsheet

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Program Control Analyst (Mid-Level) Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Work

Location

Herndon, VA and Hybrid Shift: Day Pay: $85,000 - $100,000 annually 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 unequalled special operations and intelligence perspective. We are seeking an experienced Program Control Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in government contracting finance and the judgment to work independently across a portfolio of contracts. You will own program forecasting, cost management, and funding visibility, and partner closely with Program Managers to keep programs financially healthy and compliant. The Program Control analyst (Mid-Level) will be responsible for the following: Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, and variance analyses to support program financial management and planning Manage forecasts and financial performance for multiple programs with different contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus) and requirements Establish and manage charge numbers, monitor actual costs against budgets, and process cost transfers to ensure accurate cost collection Track and report funding status (obligated, expended, remaining) across contracts and task orders, and proactively flag funding shortfalls, burn-rate risks, and options or modifications that need attention Lead monthly project reviews with Program Managers, presenting financial performance against budget and providing clear, substantiated variance explanations Build and maintain Excel models and Smartsheet dashboards and trackers for program forecasts, funding, and cost reporting Prepare and deliver contractually required financial reports and other customer deliverables accurately and on time Monitor revenue and profit recognition for compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policy Prepare and review customer invoices; track billing status and analyze unbilled balances to reduce aging and support cash flow Support internal and external audits (including DCAA) by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to management, program teams, and customers Other duties as assigned. Required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field 5+ years of program/project control or financial analysis experience supporting a U.S. Government contractor, with hands-on experience in FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus contract types Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions, complex formulas, forecasting models) Experience with Smartsheet, or demonstrated ability to learn it quickly and apply it Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial results to technical and non-technical audiences Ability to build effective working relationships with Program Managers and cross-functional teams Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening, as well as a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience administering IDIQ contracts with multiple concurrent task orders Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP Familiarity with DCAA audit requirements and indirect rate structures Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance Physical

Requirements

Work is typically performed in an office environment, requiring the use of computer terminals and standard office equipment to accomplish work objectives. Patriot Group International LLC is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries, including austere and high-threat environments.