SAIC

Program Control Analyst Sr

SAIC$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in program/project control or financial analysis.
  • Proficiency with Excel and financial analysis tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Track actual costs, labor, and material expenditures; analyze variances and provide actionable insights.
  • Support monthly program financial reviews, revenue recognition, and EAC updates.
  • Prepare and present financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders as required.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and internal policies.
  • Partner with Program Managers for decision-making, risk analysis, and resource planning.
  • Assist in preparing cost proposals, pricing models, and BOEs for new business and contract modifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive financial, contractual, and operational support.
  • Opportunity to work closely with program managers and leadership teams.
  • Engagement in financial compliance and audits.
  • Involvement in cost proposal preparations for new business.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Program Control Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive financial, contractual, and operational support to program managers and leadership teams. This role ensures effective project execution through budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and compliance with internal policies and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, experience supporting government contracts, and the ability to partner closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Track actual costs, labor, and material expenditures; analyze variances and provide actionable insights.
  • Support monthly program financial reviews, revenue recognition, and EAC updates.
  • Prepare and present financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders as required.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, internal policies, and customer contract requirements.
  • Partner with Program Managers to support decision-making, risk analysis, and resource planning.
  • Assist in preparing cost proposals, pricing models, and BOEs for new business and contract modifications.
  • Coordinate with accounting, contracts, procurement, and operations to ensure program alignment.
  • Support audits, internal reviews, and financial system data integrity efforts.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance program financial management effectiveness.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
  • 6+ years (or more, depending on level) of experience in program/project control or financial analysis.
  • Proficiency with Excel and financial analysis tools
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with DOD, and IC programs.
  • Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Cobra, SAP, or other ERP/EVMS tools.
  • Ability to create and brief executive-level financial summaries.
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros).

Clearance Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Competencies
  • Financial discipline and attention to detail.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management.
  • Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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