Program Control Analyst

ASCENDING
Lorton, VA

Program Control Analyst

Location: Lorton, VA
Type: Full-Time

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Program Control Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and compliance activities across complex government contracts (CPFF, FFP, and T&M). You'll work closely with program managers and senior leadership to drive budget forecasting, reporting, and earned value tracking—helping to ensure programs run on time, on budget, and within scope.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Serve as the primary finance liaison between PMs, corporate finance, and external stakeholders

  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses across active programs

  • Track project funding, burn rates, ceilings, and notify teams of potential risks or shortfalls

  • Prepare financial reports: EACs, ETCs, cash flows, cost/schedule performance

  • Monitor vendor/subcontractor invoices, accruals, and project financial health

  • Lead cost/schedule/performance analysis and risk reporting

  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and internal controls

  • Assist with project start-up, ERP setup, and contract close-out

  • Support audits and DCAA/DCMA/internal data calls

  • Guide junior finance team members (if applicable)

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

  • 7–10+ years in government contracting finance, program control, or analysis

  • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and indirect rate structures

  • Experience with ERP tools like Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or SAP

  • Proficient with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)

  • Familiarity with EVM practices and tools

  • Excellent communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with TM1, Hyperion, or similar forecasting tools

  • PMP certification or project finance credentials

  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Posted 2025-07-29

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