Program Control AnalystPosition Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Location: Herndon, VA
Shift: Monday - Friday
OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Program Control Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in government contracting finance, a proactive mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with program management to drive financial performance and compliance across a portfolio of contracts.
Your duties in the role include (but are not limited to):- Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, and variance analyses to support sound program financial management and strategic planning
- Ability to manage multiple programs with different contract types and requirements
- Establish and manage active charge numbers, monitor actual cost charges against budgets, and process cost transfers to ensure accurate cost collection
- Conduct monthly project reviews, assessing financial performance against budgets and cost proposals and preparing clear, substantiated variance explanations
- Maintain continuous visibility into program funding status, proactively flagging risks and coordinating corrective actions as needed
- Ensure all contractual financial requirements are met; deliver accurate, timely financial reports and other customer deliverables in accordance with contract terms
- Monitor and analyze revenue and profit recognition, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policy
- Prepare, review, and approve customer invoices; track billing status and analyze unbilled balances to minimize aging and support cash flow objectives
- Serve as a financial partner to Program Managers and cross-functional teams, aligning program execution with organizational financial goals
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring financial records are audit-ready
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management, program teams, and customers as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
- Minimum 1 year of Program/Project Control experience supporting a U.S. Government Contractor, with direct exposure to FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus Award Fee contract types
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with program management teams and diverse functional organizations
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience administering IDIQ contracts with multiple concurrent task orders
- Background supporting dynamic, sensitive, or classified government programs
- Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint ERP system
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with Smartsheet for project tracking and collaboration
- Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements and their application to contract administration
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to work at a desk using computers and other typical office equipment for extended periods of time up to 8 hours per day.
