Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Overview

This role supports program cost control and financial analysis for mission-focused contracts. The Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will report to the department business manager within the Strategic Intelligence and Data Exploitation Operating unit.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work.
• Assist in financial analyses including:
  • Funding profiles
  • Sales outlook
  • Cash forecasting
  • Variance analysis
• Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks, including:
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
  • Budget baseline
  • Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports
  • Development and analysis of estimates to complete
• Ensure contracts remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines by:
  • Maintaining accurate records of expenditures
  • Directing preparation of expenditure projections
  • Submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management.
• Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activities.
• Prepare financial input to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience — OR — a Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience.
• Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with financial systems, including cost performance reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts; ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs, and control accounts.
• Strong PC skills, specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting).
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP.
• Current, active US Government Secret security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $176,300.00
• Salary range is a general guideline; base salary offers are determined based on scope and responsibilities and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include a comprehensive package with Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, and a 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), plus additional benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, paid company holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Location

• Based out of Chantilly, VA or McClellan CA.
• Remote work may be considered for the right fit candidate.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available.
• Clearance required for start: No.
• Clearance type: Secret.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
• Work schedule: 9/80 Schedule.
• Application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date; timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
• Equal opportunity employer; decisions made without regard to protected characteristics.