Program Control Analyst

SAIC

. Interface daily with program managers, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, procurement organizations, and external customers to address operational issues .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and program control within federal government contracting, with a strong ability to present technical information and make sound decisions based on data insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisFederal Government ContractingBudget DevelopmentAdvanced Excel SkillsCost Estimating

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Hard Skills

Financial TrackingCost Performance AnalysisVariance AnalysisProgram ControlAccounting PrinciplesRevenue ForecastingEAC DevelopmentData ModelingPurchase Requisition ManagementInvoice Approval

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingDecision MakingClear CommunicationMulti-taskingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or AccountingAbility to Obtain Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government Contracting RegulationsCorporate Business PracticesProgram Life CycleAccounts ReceivableAnnual Operating Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface daily with program managers, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, procurement organizations, and external customers to address operational issues
Prepare financial deliverables and internal/external reports
Participate in developing budgets and spend plans for assigned programs
Perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program financial variances
Conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis
Submit and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials
Monitor subcontractor costs and review/approve invoices
Review, track, and approve customer invoice backup documentation
Multi-task and support programs efficiently and accurately
Support the full program life cycle from proposal development through contract closeout
Develop and propose courses of action and recommendations for financial issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Finance or Accounting
Three (3) relevant years of experience in Federal government contracting
Experience providing financial tracking and support for a government customer in Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting
US Citizenship
No clearance required to start; ability to obtain a Secret clearance required to maintain employment
Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
Complete understanding of ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, revenue and profit forecasts, program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
Robust analytical thinking to identify patterns and trends in financial data
Advanced Excel skills for data modeling, financial analysis, and formula knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote within the United States
Equal Opportunity Employer