Program Control Analyst

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Program Control Analyst supports budget, financial management, and program coordination for NRO facilities, construction, and infrastructure projects. The role works with project management, planning teams, program personnel, and line management to track budgets, schedules, and performance; review project status and expenditures; prepare reports; and identify issues that may affect cost, schedule, quality, or project objectives.

The analyst assists with developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, and financial reports in support of contractual and program requirements. The role monitors performance against established plans, identifies variances, and coordinates with project managers and other stakeholders to help resolve issues. It also supports tracking contract requirements and subcontractor responsibilities and maintaining project plans and reporting processes that provide visibility into program execution.

The analyst applies established principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards to assigned tasks, working under the guidance of management and senior team members. The role follows company policies and procedures and provides input on improving team processes and reporting practices. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required to remain on the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of related experience; or a master’s degree and one or more years of related experience; or experience in lieu of a degree. Additional years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Budget or financial management experience.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to work well with a wide variety of customers requesting financial data.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with management and reporting of federal facilities and/or construction budgets.
• Experience with NRO financial systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget and financial management activities for the NRO portfolio of facilities, construction, and other infrastructure programs and projects.
• Support the coordination and preparation of regular Program Management Reviews, ensuring data is accurate, clearly presented, and accompanied by appropriate action items.
• Review program requirements, spend plans, and budget documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assist in identifying resource needs and potential trade-offs among programs and prepare information to support management decision-making.
• Analyze contract budget and financial data to help ensure appropriate use of government resources and efficient completion of project requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and use of financial databases, resource tracking tools, reporting systems, and other decision-support resources.
• Assist with identifying potential resource realignments and funding options to support program execution and address changing priorities.
• Review funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable NRO policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Support internal controls and data validation processes to promote accurate financial reporting and appropriate use of NRO funds.
• Assist with consolidating and reviewing program-level Unfunded Requirements (UFRs) and preparing recommendations for management consideration.
• Prepare and edit budget summaries, charts, memoranda, issue papers, briefing materials, and talking points for program and senior management.
• Assist in preparing presentations and briefings for government stakeholders and senior management.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs), Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) managers, and other stakeholders to support accurate contract funding and identify potential funding options for high-priority, mission-essential projects.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and performance; review status and expenditures; prepare reports; and identify potential issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, or project objectives.
• Help maintain project budgets, schedules, financial reports, project plans, and reporting processes; monitor performance against plans and coordinate with stakeholders on variances and issues.
• Support tracking of contract requirements and subcontractor responsibilities.
• Provide input on opportunities to improve team processes and reporting practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level