Program Control & Billing Analyst

DESE Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Program and Billing Analyst to support financial planning, program control, and billing operations across a diverse portfolio of federal contracts. This hybrid role combines strategic program oversight with hands-on billing execution, requiring expertise in Deltek Costpoint, federal procurement, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable interfacing with cross-functional teams, and has a strong grasp of contract compliance and lifecycle management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Minimum 1 years of experience in federal government contracting
Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint
Strong background in program control, financial analysis, and contract billing
Advanced Excel skills and ability to synthesize large datasets into executive-level reports
Knowledge of government contracting regulations and accounting principles
Experience across full program lifecycle-from proposal to closeout
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Critical thinking and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of Costpoint and federal billing compliance

Responsibilities

Interface daily with program managers, finance, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, and external customers
Analyze financial contracts and monitor project performance metric
Maintain and manage Costpoint budgets
Review labor and travel charges for budget alignment and compliance
Audit and process subcontractor and consultant invoices
Generate weekly cost reports and semi-monthly PCC analysis
Update monthly spreadsheets with actuals and contract modifications
Support quarterly forecasts, monthly LREs, and EACs
Develop program budgets and analyze funding profiles and variances
Conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis
Submit and maintain purchase requisitions; monitor subcontractor costs
Assist with RFP reviews, pricing models, and cost analysis
Prepare and reconcile customer invoices
Prepare monthly and weekly invoices for various contract types (T&M, FFP, CPFF, etc.) using Costpoint
Maintain billing checklists to ensure all billable projects are captured
Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
Upload invoices to customer portals and verify entries for discrepancies
Reconcile open charges and ensure all allowable costs are billed
Monitor AR Aging reports and follow up on overdue invoices
Enter and post cash receipts weekly, record payments daily
Collaborate with Project Control and Contracts to resolve billing issues
Support final invoice preparation for contract close-outs
Participate in project setup to ensure efficient billing workflows
Review contracts to confirm billing procedures are followed
Enter billable time into customer portals for applicable contracts