Principal Program Analyst

GD Information Technology•Arlington, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Principal Program Analyst to help support the JSP ETM-NG contract in Arlington, VA. This is a HYBRID position. The role involves preparing monthly financial reports, analyzing them against budgets and financial metrics, and proactively monitoring budgets at a detailed level. The analyst will lead monthly meetings with budget owners, collaborate on building forecasts aligned with financial targets, and prepare adjusting entries to ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations (CAS, FAR, DFARS). The position also requires preparing detailed labor reports for leaders, working with Oracle, OBIEE, and SC360 systems, and communicating with senior-level management. The Principal Program Analyst may also participate in special projects, ad hoc requests, and provide guidance, work leadership, or mentorship to less experienced analysts, potentially serving as a team or task lead.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
8+ year's experience
Experience with financial analysis software and tools - Oracle and OBIEE
Experience developing and managing budgets
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas
Understanding of key financial metrics and ratios
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently, with team members, and cross-functional teams
Capable of performing detail-oriented analysis within the context of larger program and mission objectives
Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
US Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze against budgets and financial metrics
Proactively monitor budgets at a detailed level and communicate findings and trends with your manager
Lead monthly meetings with budget owners under your purview
Collaborate with budget owners to build forecasts aligned with financial targets and operational needs
Prepare adjusting entries on a regular and ad hoc basis to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as government regulations such as CAS, FAR, and DFARS
Prepare detailed labor reports for select groups to equip leaders in the management of key financial metrics
Work with Oracle, OBIEE and SC360 systems
Communicate with senior-level management
Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests as requested
May provide guidance and work leadership to less experienced analysts and may have supervisory responsibilities
May serve as a mentor to less experienced analysts
May serve as team or task lead. (Not a people manager)

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave)
Full flex work weeks where possible
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance