Senior Program Control Analyst

The Geneva Foundation

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program control and financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical tools and ERP systems to support decision-making and enhance financial performance.

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Program Control ManagementFederal Contracting ComplianceFinancial Analysis and ReportingBudgeting and ForecastingERP Systems Utilization

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisRevenue RecognitionCost/Schedule IntegrationFinancial ModelingLarge-Data AnalysisWBS ManagementContract Closeout

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationPrioritizationCross-Functional Coordination

Tools & Technologies

JAMISDeltek CostpointUnanetNetsuiteExcel DashboardsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingFAR/DFARSGrantsCPFFFFPT&MOTAsIDIQsResearch ProgramsHealthcare Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead program-control activities for assigned programs and portfolios
Serve as a financial and operational partner to PIs, Program Managers, leadership, research teams, federal customers, and cross-functional departments
Own assigned portfolios and ensure financial information is accurate, timely, actionable, and aligned with organizational objectives
Manage forecasts, ETCs/EACs, 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 needs
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, including WBS, time-charging, funding, subcontractor oversight, contract 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 contractual requirements
Advance process and system improvements, including JAMIS testing and AI-enabled analytical workflows
Lead project kickoffs, portfolio reviews, customer engagements, and cross-functional coordination
Mentor analysts and provide technical guidance, training, interviews, and senior-level financial guidance
Support workforce planning, resource forecasting, audits, documentation, and resolution of program-control findings
Maintain relationships with investigators, customers, research staff, and operational stakeholders at the Laboratory

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
Demonstrated 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 across Grants, CPFF/Cost Plus, FFP, T&M, OTAs, and IDIQs
Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including Excel, financial modeling, dashboards, and large-data analysis
Ability to use approved AI tools and interfaces such as Claude while validating outputs
Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, independent-work, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination skills
Experience supporting complex research, academic, healthcare, or federal R&D programs preferred
Experience with WBS and cost/schedule integration preferred
Ability to present complex financial information and recommendations to executive leadership, customers, and PIs
Experience utilizing ERP systems such as JAMIS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Netsuite, or equivalent government-contracting platforms