Program Control Analyst

Patriot Group International•Herndon, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Patriot Group International LLC. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining the disciplines of security and risk management with an unequaled special operations and intelligence perspective. We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Program Control Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in government contracting finance, a proactive mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with program management to drive financial performance and compliance across a portfolio of contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
Minimum 1 year of Program/Project Control experience supporting a U.S. Government Contractor, with direct exposure to FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus Award Fee contract types
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Proven ability to build effective working relationships with program management teams and diverse functional organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience administering IDIQ contracts with multiple concurrent task orders
Background supporting dynamic, sensitive, or classified government programs
Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint ERP system
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Smartsheet for project tracking and collaboration
Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements and their application to contract administration

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs), forecasts, and variance analyses to support sound program financial management and strategic planning
Ability to manage multiple programs with different contract types and requirements
Establish and manage active charge numbers, monitor actual cost charges against budgets, and process cost transfers to ensure accurate cost collection
Conduct monthly project reviews, assessing financial performance against budgets and cost proposals and preparing clear, substantiated variance explanations
Maintain continuous visibility into program funding status, proactively flagging risks and coordinating corrective actions as needed
Ensure all contractual financial requirements are met; deliver accurate, timely financial reports and other customer deliverables in accordance with contract terms
Monitor and analyze revenue and profit recognition, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policy
Prepare, review, and approve customer invoices; track billing status and analyze unbilled balances to minimize aging and support cash flow objectives
Serve as a financial partner to Program Managers and cross-functional teams, aligning program execution with organizational financial goals
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring financial records are audit-ready
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management, program teams, and customers as needed
Other duties as assigned.