Program Control Analyst

SAIC

. Participate in planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for a complex government contract .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance within government contracting, with a strong focus on data processing and management-level reporting. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel and financial software tools to support project cost and schedule management.

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Financial AnalysisGovernment Contracting RegulationsAdvanced Excel ProficiencyCostpoint KnowledgeCognos Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial TrackingCost EstimatingData AnalysisReportingBudgetingInvoicingProfitability AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisEAC DevelopmentRevenue Forecasting

Soft Skills

Strong Decision-MakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Meet DeadlinesMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePower BICognosCostpoint

Industry Keywords

GAAP ComplianceSarbanes-OxleyProgram ControlFinancial DeliverablesAOPsQuarterly ForecastsMonthly LREsCDRLsUnbillable CostsCorporate Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for a complex government contract
Interface with Program Control Team Managers, Project Managers, and other functional organizations
Develop solutions to moderately scoped and complex tasks
Report detailed information and analyze financial data supporting project cost and schedule status
Prepare financial deliverables and internal/external reports, including AOPs, quarterly forecasts, monthly LREs, and monthly CDRLs
Prepare and distribute concise, relevant, and understandable financial information and analysis within deadlines
Analyze and reconcile monthly cash flow, profitability, invoicing, unbillable costs, costs on hold, and subcontracts
Attend functional staff briefings to validate current project status
Maintain detailed invoice backup reports supporting customer invoice approvals and cash flow improvement
Support ad hoc programmatic requests
Ensure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and corporate policies and procedures related to contract financials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years or more of related experience; master's degree and one year of related experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
Experience providing financial tracking and support for government customers in Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting
Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management-level reports
Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
Understanding of financial analysis including ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, revenue and profit forecasts, program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing
Strong decision-making while complying with policies, procedures, and accounting principles
Ability to balance long-term thinking with short-term execution
Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel
Ability to prioritize, work with minimal supervision, and follow through
Ability to multitask and support programs efficiently and accurately
US citizenship
Strong knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and Power BI preferred

Benefits

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