Financial Analyst (Program Control Analyst)

Semper Valens Solutions•Fort Belvoir, VA

16h

About The Position

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst / Program Control Analyst to join its Program Management team in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports Program Managers with financial oversight, project controls, reporting, forecasting, and contract administration to help ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contractual requirements. The analyst supports government contracts and manages project financial performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The position involves generating financial and operational reports; tracking project status, deliverables, budgets, and financial performance; conducting baseline-to-actual comparisons and variance analyses; developing forecasts and scenario analyses; maintaining EAC and ETC reporting artifacts; monitoring expenditures, labor utilization, and contract funding; and supporting project setup, billing structures, charge codes, invoices, and financial controls. The role also validates supporting documentation, identifies process improvements, and ensures compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements. Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing cost-effective software and systems engineering, field support, training, and full life-cycle support management to the Department of Defense and VA community. The company describes its vision as providing creative, cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions that help customers optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field; an additional two years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
At least 5 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, program controls, or project accounting.
Experience supporting federal government programs and contracts.
Experience with cradle-to-grave project financial management, including project setup and charging structures, budget development and management, baseline-versus-actual analysis, variance analysis, financial forecasting, billing, and invoicing.
Strong understanding of government contracting financial practices and cost controls.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting, advanced formulas, and data analysis techniques.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unanet or similar project accounting/ERP systems.
Active Secret Clearance.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or training junior staff.
Familiarity with industry-standard project controls and program management practices.
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.

Responsibilities

Generate recurring financial and operational reports on project performance, trends, forecasts, and key program metrics.
Support Program Managers in tracking project status, deliverables, budgets, and financial performance.
Conduct baseline-to-actual comparisons and variance analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations to project and business leadership.
Develop financial forecasts and scenario analyses to support planning and decision-making.
Develop and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) tables, charts, and financial reporting artifacts.
Monitor project expenditures, labor utilization, and contract funding.
Implement and maintain reporting procedures to track project status, work-in-progress (WIP), and contract deliverables.
Assist with project setup, billing structures, charge codes, and financial controls.
Gather and validate supporting documentation, including timesheets, expense reports, subcontractor invoices, and progress reports.
Prepare, review, and submit accurate client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and billing schedules.
Identify opportunities to improve cost controls, efficiency, and financial reporting processes.
Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements.