Program Analyst Senior - Secret Clearance Required

Overview

This role performs advanced analytical and program control tasks in direct support of large-scale, fast-paced government contract programs.

• Clearance: Must currently possess Secret clearance and be able to maintain it
• Clearance requirement: Secret
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Remote
• Work Location: Any Location / Remote

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, maintain, and present Estimates at Completion (EACs) and program Spend Plans, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Review and analyze subcontractor invoices across single and multi-subcontractor programs for accuracy and compliance; identify discrepancies and approve or reject invoices accordingly.
• Reconcile and track subcontractor and project trailing costs against month-end actuals.
• Create, submit, and manage subcontract Purchase Orders (POs) and Purchase Requests (PRs) throughout the project lifecycle, including adding funds, de-obligating funds, and realigning funds across PO lines in coordination with Program and Project Managers and the Subcontracts team.
• Lead the full lifecycle of task order modifications and requests for change (RFCs), including Cost Scenarios, Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs), Cost Proposals, subcontractor pricing reviews, tracking changes, and reporting.
• Design and maintain program controls workbooks and tracking tools using advanced Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups) to support analysis and program leadership decision-making.
• Independently conduct travel review processes in accordance with FAR/JTR, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance; resolve escalated or complex discrepancies with minimal guidance.
• Serve as a primary analytical point of contact for Program/Project Managers, Subcontracts, Finance teams, and other stakeholders on program controls and schedule matters.
• Mentor junior analysts and review their work products for accuracy and completeness.
• Support startup and closeout activities, ensuring financial continuity and accurate tracking through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Finance or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in government contracting, financial analysis, program analysis, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex, high-visibility deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile month-end actuals against forecasts, identify trailing and accrued costs, and apply findings to support accurate program controls reporting and analysis.
• Experience supporting development of cost scenarios, Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs), and Cost Proposals during project lifecycles or new project starts.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and use of sound independent judgment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, complex financial modeling).
• Deep working knowledge of Estimates at Completion (EAC) methodologies, Spend Plan development, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Experience with subcontract financial administration, including FAR/DFARS compliance and invoice adjudication.
• Experience with government Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) / Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and their application to travel expense reviews and compliance.
• Ability to function independently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player with ability to collaborate in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• SECRET CLEARANCE required.
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process improvements and documentation.
• Experience with subcontractor timekeeping and invoicing.
• Experience with Concur and travel review.
• Familiarity with SC360 or similar procurement and purchase request management systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Kofax MarkView for invoice review, approval, and rejection workflows.
• Familiarity with OBIEE reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Likely salary range: $85,093 - $103,500
  • This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary is set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements, and could fall outside of this range.
• Benefits for US-based employees include medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental and vision, and a 401(k) plan with ability to contribute pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Paid time off options include vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave. New employees typically receive 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and 10 paid holidays per year; paid leave and holidays are prorated based on date of hire.
• Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Other offerings include short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance (provided or available).

Verification Process (During Hiring)

As part of the hiring process, the employer will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews; the employer may take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.