Program Controls Analyst - Finance & Forecasting

Index Analytics LLC; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Index Analytics, LLC, a Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government, seeks a Program Control Analyst. The role supports financial and operational success across projects, partnering with Project Managers, Finance, Contracts, and senior control professionals to plan, forecast, analyze costs, and report performance.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate project execution, financial integrity, and compliance with contractual and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. with secure background; ability to obtain Federal badge.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Admin, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in program controls, project financial management, pricing, government contracting, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience with Unanet ERP/project management software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Controls function through ad hoc analyses, meeting participation, reporting activities, and Unanet system administration.
• Establish and maintain project records, task and charge codes, labor categories, and funding structures within Unanet.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop, maintain, and update Estimates at Completion (EACs) as part of the monthly reporting cycle, including: Cost and revenue forecasting, Budget monitoring and variance analysis, Subcontractor cost tracking and management, Customer and subcontractor invoice monitoring, Profitability and margin analysis, Development of project scenario modeling and 'what-if' analyses.
• Prepare, review, and submit timely and accurate financial, operational, and progress reports for internal stakeholders and government clients.
• Coordinate with the Subcontracts team to establish and modify subcontract funding, labor categories, and contractual agreements.
• Support the development of pricing proposals and cost estimates for contract modifications.
• Assist with pricing and financial analysis for new business opportunities, contract awards, and proposal submissions.
• Provide Unanet system support, troubleshooting, and user guidance to Project Managers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and best practices.
• Perform additional project-specific activities, corporate analyses, and other ad hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Business/Accounting/Economics)

Tools

Unanet ERP

Job description

Index Analytics, LLC, a Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government, seeks a Program Control Analyst. The role supports financial and operational success across projects, partnering with Project Managers, Finance, Contracts, and senior control professionals to plan, forecast, analyze costs, and report performance.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate project execution, financial integrity, and compliance with contractual and