Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Serco; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst for a full-time remote position. The role involves cost and schedule control analysis for strategic defense programs, ensuring budget integrity and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance experience or relevant degrees, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on program success through financial planning and analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant finance experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain cost control systems and monitor program costs.
• Prepare budgets and perform financial analyses.
• Prepare and present financial reports with actionable insights.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Description

Serco is seeking a Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support our strategic and space-related defense programs. This full-time remote position involves providing cost and schedule control analysis for highly technical projects, ensuring budget integrity, schedule alignment, and timely financial reporting. In this role, you will support program management and internal/external stakeholders through financial planning, analysis, and risk identification to drive program success.

In this role, you will:

• Set up and maintain cost control systems and monitor program costs and schedules.
• Prepare budgets and perform financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analysis.
• Prepare, review, and present financial reports to management with actionable insights.
• Support integration of project cost data with scheduling information.
• Recommend improvements to business processes to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Analyze program profitability and identify actions to mitigate risks and improve margins.
• Track key performance metrics and provide strategic insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant finance experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 6+ years of experience.
• Proficient with spreadsheet and database applications (e.g., MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Experience preparing financial reports and performing variance analysis.
• A detail-oriented mindset and ability to think strategically in support of program goals.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.