Program Cost & Controls Analyst II

Jobtailor; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a finance-focused professional to support multi-cycle financial management for a major program. You will analyze earned value, track CPI/SPI, develop cost and schedule forecasts, and prepare management-ready reports for leadership reviews.

Collaborating with engineering, operations, and program management, you will validate data, maintain models, support EVMS compliance, and deliver contractual financial outputs such as CFSRs and CDRLs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, Business, or related field by start date.
• Experience with MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts), PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience with financial systems: SAP, SAP BW, APEX, PRISM, RPLAN, or Analysis for Office.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial cycles including LRE, EAC, and forecast development.
• Prepare cost and schedule variance analyses with drivers.
• Develop financial charts, reporting packages, and leadership briefings.
• Validate actuals, ensure data accuracy, and maintain financial models.
• Provide Earned Value analysis (CPI, SPI) and EVMS compliance support.
• Prepare contractual deliverables like CFSRs and cost CDRLs on time.
• Process Budget Change Requests and integrate into control systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and PM to gather inputs.
• Support proposal activity and Basis-of-Estimate or cost inputs as required.
• Identify risks/opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Earned Value Management

Variance Analysis

Forecasting

Data Accuracy

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Math/Business

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

SAP BW

APEX

PRISM

RPLAN

Analysis for Office

Job description

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial cycles, including LRE, EAC, and forecast development
• Prepare cost and schedule variance analyses explaining performance and drivers
• Develop financial charts, reporting packages, and presentations for Program Management Reviews and leadership briefings
• Validate actuals, ensure data accuracy, and maintain financial models and databases
• Provide Earned Value analysis, including CPI, SPI, and variances, and support EVMS compliance
• Prepare contractual financial deliverables such as CFSRs and cost CDRLs within required deadlines
• Process Budget Change Requests and ensure proper integration into control systems
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and support execution decisions
• Support proposal activity and develop Basis-of-Estimate or cost inputs when required
• Identify issues, risks, and opportunities and recommend corrective actions
• Apply problem-solving to routine challenges
• Support process improvements, tool enhancements, and data integrity initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, Business, or related field major obtained by start date
• Working experience in MS Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and charts
• Working experience in PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, SAP BW, APEX, PRISM, RPLAN, or Analysis for Office
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management preferred
• Willingness to pursue Earned Value Management certification preferred
• Experience with forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and/or process improvement preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, including Earned Value Management, variance analysis, and forecasting. Proficient in developing financial reports and presentations while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with contractual deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• Earned Value Management
• Variance Analysis
• Forecasting
• Data Accuracy

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Cost Analysis
• Budget Management
• Variance Analysis
• Forecast Development
• Data Validation
• Financial Modeling
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Earned Value Management Certification

Industry Keywords

• Financial Cycles
• Program Management
• Contractual Deliverables
• Budget Change Requests
• CFSRs
• CDRLs
• EVMS Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• SAP
• SAP BW
• APEX
• PRISM
• RPLAN
• Analysis for Office