Program Cost Controls Analyst – Entry Level

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. Provide financial support for programs from initial proposal support and costing through Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) processing, baselining, budget creation, sales forecasting, cost control, and analysis .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $62,900 - $119,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, utilizing tools such as SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse. Strong ability to support program controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations while working collaboratively in a fast-paced finance team.

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Financial AnalysisBudget CreationVariance AnalysisSAP/APEXBusiness Warehouse

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Hard Skills

Financial SupportCost ControlSales ForecastingEstimate at Completion (EAC)Annual Operating PlanData AnalyticsBudgetingProgram Funding AnalysisForecastingInter-Organizational Transfer (IOT)

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointRplan

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ComplianceProgram ControlsFinanceAccountingEconomics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial support for programs from initial proposal support and costing through Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) processing, baselining, budget creation, sales forecasting, cost control, and analysis
Support a portfolio of programs within the Program Controls discipline in the LADS SBU and Product Support business area
Participate in the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Prepare the Annual Operating Plan using the Business Planning (Rplan) system
Use SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse for financial reporting and analysis
Analyze program funding profiles, bookings, sales and earnings outlooks and forecasts, billing projections, and variances
Work as an integrated member of a fast-paced finance team
Participate in challenging individual and team assignments supporting career and business development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or a Business related field
Less than 2 years relevant experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
Experience with variance analysis and/or forecasting
U.S. citizenship required
Detail oriented and well organized
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Willingness and ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Self-starter who takes ownership of assignments
Ability to work in a highly collaborative team setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Hybrid onsite and offsite work arrangement