Program Control Analyst

About the role

The Program Control Analyst will support the finance team at Patriot Group International LLC, a leading provider of specialized services combining security and risk management with special operations and intelligence perspectives. The position involves developing, maintaining, and analyzing financial models, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, and variance analyses to support sound program financial management and strategic planning
• Manage multiple programs with different contract types and requirements, including FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus Award Fee contracts
• 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 prepare 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

Requirements

• 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
• Prioritize building 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