Senior Program Control Analyst

The Geneva Foundation

. Lead program-control activities for assigned programs and portfolios .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program control and financial analysis, with a strong focus on federal contracting requirements and advanced financial modeling. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring analysts while maintaining compliance and delivering actionable insights.

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Program Control ManagementFinancial AnalysisFederal Contracting KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsERP Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

ForecastingBudgetingVariance AnalysisRevenue RecognitionCost/Schedule IntegrationFinancial ReportingData AnalysisFinancial ModelingBilling ManagementContract Closeout

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationPrioritizationIndependent Working

Tools & Technologies

JAMISDeltek CostpointUnanetNetsuitePower BIAI ToolsExcel Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingFAR/DFARS ComplianceGrants ManagementCost Plus ContractsTime and Materials ContractsIDIQ ContractsResearch and Development Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead program-control activities for assigned programs and portfolios
Serve as financial and operational partner to Principal Investigators, Program Managers, leadership, research teams, federal customers, and cross-functional departments
Manage forecasts, estimates to complete and at completion, annual budgets, spend plans, funding projections, and financial performance analyses
Lead monthly program financial reviews covering program health, staffing, financial performance, operational risks, and future funding
Analyze cost, revenue, profitability, accruals, funding, schedule, and contract performance; identify variances and recommend corrective action
Oversee project billing, cash flow, revenue recognition, invoicing, customer approvals, and month-end reporting
Maintain program and contract financial controls, WBS and time-charging structures, funding, subcontractor oversight, modifications, budget revisions, extensions, reconciliations, and closeout
Develop financial reports and decision-support tools, including IPRs, Excel dashboards, AI-enabled reports, and Claude-based PI dashboards
Support pricing, proposal development, SEFA reporting, federal compliance, audits, reconciliations, and complex financial and contractual requirements
Advance process and system improvements, including JAMIS testing and troubleshooting and AI-enabled analytical workflows
Lead project kickoffs, portfolio reviews, customer engagements, and cross-functional coordination
Mentor analysts and provide technical guidance on forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, program controls, and government-contract financial practices
Support workforce planning, resource forecasting, internal and external audits, data quality, controls, and recurring program-control processes
Maintain a visible presence at the Laboratory and build relationships with investigators, customers, research staff, and operational stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field
At least seven years of relevant experience in program control, financial analysis, or federal government contracting
Experience independently managing complex program finances, including forecasting, budgeting, ETC/EAC, funding, billing, cash flow, revenue recognition, variance analysis, and closeout
Strong knowledge of Federal contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS and applicable cost and compliance requirements
Experience with Grants, CPFF/Cost Plus, FFP, T&M, OTAs, and IDIQs
Advanced Excel, financial modeling, dashboards, and large-data analysis skills
Ability to use approved AI tools and validate outputs
Experience presenting complex financial information to executive leadership, customers, and Principal Investigators
Experience with ERP systems such as JAMIS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Netsuite, or equivalent government-contracting platforms
Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, prioritization, and independent-working skills
Experience supporting complex research, academic, healthcare, or federal R&D programs preferred
Experience with work breakdown structures and cost/schedule integration preferred
Power BI experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days remote / 3 days in office
Leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance opportunities
Professional development through training and knowledge sharing