Sr. Program Control Analyst

AV · Arlington, VA · 2 wk ago

On-siteFinance$93k–$142k/yrFull-time

Being on the AV team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation – not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each AV employee plays a key role. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family all across AV Nation is the ultimate perk.

About the role

As the Program Control Manager, you will play a highly visible role as part of the finance team in supporting multiple programs. If you are a driven, career-focused and customer-oriented program control/financial analyst with strong working knowledge of federal contracting concepts, practices, and procedures, join our team leading the transformation of modern warfare.

Responsibilities

Review and understand contract terms and conditions (multiple contract types to include T&M, FFP, FFP LOE, CPFF, & CPIF) & ensure compliance to financial clauses and contractual requirements throughout project implementation.
Ultimately responsible for quality of product and services, cost control, timeliness and business relations across awarded TO(s).
Establish and maintain time-phased cost/schedule baseline, enforce strict change control, monitor status/availability, and ensure proper work authorization.
Prepare manpower and non-labor forecasts and assist in resource planning.
Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and updating program revenue.
Identify potential resource gaps and works with business leadership to address.
Demonstrate strong analytical / data-driven problem-solving skills.
Provide continuous assessment and evaluation of contract performance and initiate appropriate corrective action as needed to ensure compliance.
Ensure responsive customer-focused services through communication and coordination with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), AV PM, and Subcontractor PM team.
Monitor performance of functional managers/supervisors and submissions of required reports and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
Prompt resolution of issues associated with performance.
Work with and advise Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs) and senior technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value Management procedures.
Assist and advise management in program setup, planning, and control (including tailored EVMS).
Monitor performance, provide variance analysis & visibility on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk.
Monitor contract value and CLINs to ensure proper cost collection, reporting and related funding status.
Develop standard and ad hoc reports to effectively communicate status and provide management with clear, timely and accurate information; make recommendations to assist in decision-making.
Produce and validate Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMRs) and similar status reports for customers and program management.
Track subcontract cost & schedule status, material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability.
Utilize MS Office Suite and other applications including Cobra, Unanet and SharePoint.
Track and report on material purchases, cost of goods sold and revenue for commercial products/product lines.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Success Factors

30 days: Shows initiative in support of contract requirements with a positive attitude and has completed all required training.
60 days: Demonstrates complete understanding of AV policies and processes and can execute this understanding successfully in accordance with contract requirements.
90 days: Able to operate semi-autonomously, with the demonstrated ability to consistently produce quality and timely deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of related project control experience; or Master’s degree and minimum of three (3) years of project control experience.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Cobra, and Unanet.
Must be able to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment with limited direction.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
US Citizen with current/existing Secret security clearance.
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of internal and external customers.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Customer-centric mindset, ability to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401K with company matching.
9/80 work schedule.
Paid holiday shutdown.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $141,750. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.