Program Control Analyst (Remote)

Overview

A defense industry organization is seeking a Program Controls Analyst II to join their Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Division. This role involves financial analysis, program cost scheduling, and accounting support for government contracts within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position is remote with some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support division and program business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights supporting business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, government regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor and analyze program costs, including labor, material, subcontract, and other direct costs against budget and forecast.
• Perform variance analysis on forecasted results such as Estimate-at-Complete (EAC), sales, profit, and cash, identifying drivers of deviations.
• Review contract awards and modifications to ensure alignment of accounting, billing, finance, and funding in relevant systems.
• Develop and manage program financial forecasts, including overall management of program EAC.
• Create and maintain forecasting models for rapidly growing program areas.
• Support budget creation and maintenance.
• Identify risks and opportunities not reflected in forecasts.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, preferably in government contracting.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Experience with government contract financials and the defense industry.
• Understanding of DCAA/DCMA requirements and compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial data effectively to various stakeholders.
• Experience with multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost Plus (CP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive in meeting critical deadlines without reminders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment for complex problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to precision and accuracy.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills for complex financial data analysis.
• Proven success in developing substantiated basis of estimates.
• Expertise in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Ability to support multiple programs and functional leads simultaneously.
• Active security clearance is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Co-sponsored health plan.
• Paid leave and additional benefits.

Location

This is a remote position with some travel required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Affirmative action is taken to employ and advance qualified individuals without regard to these factors.