Senior Program Control Analyst

Weris Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Weris, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Program Control Analyst to support the financial and operational management of our growing portfolio of government programs.

This hands-on role requires strong government contracting experience and effective collaboration across program management, finance, contracts, and corporate operations. The successful candidate will provide timely, accurate information to support project execution and informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in government contracting.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple government contracts, projects, or task orders.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, funding, ETC/EAC, burn rates, and variance analysis expertise.
• Familiarity with IDIQ/task-order environments and government contract structures.
• Experience with FFP, T&M, and/or cost-reimbursement contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and operational controls across government contracts and task orders.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Monitor project expenditures, funding, burn rates, and financial performance.
• Prepare ETC and EAC analyses.
• Monitor contract funding, periods of performance, labor categories, and other key project requirements.
• Assist Program Managers in understanding project financial status and emerging issues.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and investigate variances.
• Support project staffing and labor planning.
• Assist with subcontractor financial monitoring and coordination.
• Support invoice review and reconciliation with Finance/Accounting.
• Maintain accurate program-control data and management reports.
• Support new project/task-order setup and closeout activities.
• Develop and improve standardized program-control processes, templates, and reporting.
• Provide timely program-level and portfolio-level information to management.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Contracts, HR, and executive leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Weris recruits the best and brightest individuals by offering competitive salaries and benefits and fostering a respectful and creative work environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes an opportunity to elect medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer 401(k) plans with employer matching for retirement savings and a paid-time-off (PTO) program to provide flexibility for employees.

Location: Customer is in Reston, VA with a hybrid work model. Candidates MUST already reside in the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area.

Summary

Weris, Inc.is seeking an experienced Senior Program Control Analyst to support the financial and operational management of our growing portfolio of government programs.

This is a hands‑on role for a professional with strong government contracting experience who can work effectively across program management, finance, contracts, and corporate operations. The successful candidate will provide program managers and company leadership with timely, accurate information to support effective project execution and business decisions .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Support financial and operational controls across multiple government contracts and task orders.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Monitor project expenditures, funding, burn rates, and financial performance.
• Prepare Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analyses.
• Monitor contract funding, periods of performance, labor categories, and other key project requirements.
• Support Program Managers in understanding project financial status and identifying emerging issues.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and investigate significant variances.
• Support project staffing and labor planning.
• Assist with subcontractor financial monitoring and coordination.
• Support invoice review and reconciliation in coordination with Finance/Accounting.
• Maintain accurate program-control data and management reports.
• Support new project/task‑order setup and project closeout activities.
• Develop and improve standardized program-control processes, templates, and reporting.
• Provide timely program-level and portfolio-level information to management.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Contracts, HR, and executive leadership.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in the government contracting industry.
• PMP or other relevant professional certification preferred
• Experience supporting multiple government contracts, projects, or task orders.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, funding, ETC/EAC, burn rates, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with federal government contract structures, including IDIQ/task‑order environments.
• Experience working with FFP, T&M, and/or cost‑reimbursement contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial and program information effectively to Program Managers and senior management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple corporate functions.

Benefits Overview

Weris, Inc.offers a comprehensive benefits package includingemployer contributed medical, dental,andvisioninsurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Professional Development Reimbursement,Employer paid Short Term Disabilityand Basic Life Insurance,11 ObservedPaidFederalHolidays,generousPTOaccruals,and an employer matched 401(k)plan.

EEO Statement

Weris, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,state,or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.