Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
5+ years of program/project control or financial analysis experience with U.S. Government contractors
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and complex formulas
Experience with Smartsheet or ability to learn quickly
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
Ability to build effective relationships with Program Managers and teams
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and forecasts for financial management
Manage financial performance across multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus)
Establish charge numbers and monitor costs against budgets
Track funding status and flag financial risks proactively
Lead monthly project reviews with Program Managers, presenting financial performance
Build and maintain Excel models and Smartsheet dashboards for reporting
Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports and customer deliverables
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with flexibility
Opportunity to work on diverse government contracts
Engagement with cross-functional teams and Program Managers
Professional development opportunities in financial analysis
Supportive company culture focused on compliance and accuracy
Full 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
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
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.
