Senior Program Control Analyst
Job Summary
The Senior Program Control Analyst serves as a key business partner to Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Accounting, providing end-to-end financial oversight of assigned programs and delivery orders. This role is responsible for developing and managing program budgets, forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), funding plans, and performance metrics; analyzing financial results; identifying risks and opportunities; and supporting informed business decisions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and analyze program budgets, expenditure plans, funding projections, financial forecasts, EACs, and longrange planning models.
Monitor program expenditures, commitments, obligations, funding utilization, burn rates, ceiling limitations, and remaining contract value to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and authorized funding levels.
Review and analyze actual program performance against budgets, forecasts, EACs, and funding plans, identifying variances, trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended corrective actions.
Track program revenue, direct and indirect costs, labor utilization, profitability, and other financial performance metrics.
Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), recurring reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to assess program financial health and support business and executive decisionmaking.
Support monthend, quarterend, and yearend close activities, including accruals, project reviews, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting requirements.
Ensure program costs and expenses are accurately coded, recorded, and maintained within company financial systems.
Interpret contract terms, Statements of Work (SOWs), modifications, funding documents, customer requirements, and applicable regulations as they relate to program financial performance.
Maintain working knowledge of contract types, including FirmFixedPrice (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), and CostPlusFixedFee (CPFF), and associated budgetary and pricing methodologies.
Develop pricing models, cost estimates, and financial analyses supporting proposals, bids, contract modifications, and business development initiatives, including labor, material, subcontractor, and indirect rate analyses.
Establish, maintain, and modify project structures, funding profiles, billing configurations, labor categories, cost centers, and related financial master data within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERP systems.
Support customer invoicing activities and ensure compliance with contractual billing requirements, coordinating with Accounting, Contracts, and Program Management to resolve billing issues and support collections efforts as needed.
Present financial performance, forecasts, risk assessments, and recommendations to management and executive leadership.
Prepare executivelevel briefings, program performance reviews, and financial presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, ITAR, company policies, contractual requirements, and customer requirements.
Support internal and external audits, customer reviews, DCAA/DCMA audits, and financial data requests while maintaining appropriate documentation supporting contractual, regulatory, and financial compliance.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, internal controls, and program financial management processes.
Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Partner closely with Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, and executive leadership to support program execution and financial objectives.
Participate in program reviews, management meetings, customer discussions, and crossfunctional initiatives while providing financial guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and stakeholders as appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Finance, Program Controls, Cost Analysis, or a related financial role.
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and contract financial management.
Experience developing and managing budgets, forecasts, EACs, funding projections, financial models, and management reports.
Ability to independently manage the financial performance of multiple programs, delivery orders, or complex contractual efforts.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contract cost, funding, billing, and financial reporting requirements.
Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Solid foundational understanding of the U.S. Government contracting environment and common contract types, including FFP, T&M, and costreimbursement contracts.
Experience with services and material procurement contracts preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of cost, pricing, and program financial data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
Strong analytical, problemsolving, and financial modeling skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, identify financial risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
Ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced, highgrowth environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
ISO 9001:2015 training preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: o Pivot Tables, Power Query, o Financial Modeling, Advanced Formulas, Data Analysis and Reporting.