Program Control Analyst Sr

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 preferred or ability to obtain one.

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 Us

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.


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