Program Control Specialist
About The Position
Empower AI’s Corporate Finance team is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support multiple Program Managers and lead financial management, analysis, and reporting for multiple programs. Programs may include multiple CLINs and years, with significant subcontractor and/or material components. The position manages program costs, revenue, budgets, and forecasts; prepares financial contract deliverables and monthly invoices; and presents program financial information to customers and executive leadership. The role also supports internal financial planning and performance reporting, contract administration, subcontractor costs, and coordination with finance and program teams. Programs must be managed in accordance with internal policies, applicable FAR/DFAR regulations, and Joint Travel Regulations. This is a hybrid position based at Empower AI’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia, with remote work when physical office attendance is not required. The employee must be flexible to work onsite as needed to meet with program managers, the team, and company leadership. When remote, the employee is expected to maintain standard working hours, participate in meetings—including video meetings—and protect company and customer information. The stated base salary range is USD $72,160 to $111,700 per year; actual salary may vary based on factors including work location, skills, experience, contractual requirements, and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 4–8 years of related experience.
- Experience supporting industry-standard software products; hands-on experience using Unanet is preferred.
- Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline.
- Ability to interact with diverse teams to develop and review task order and program budgets and forecasts.
- Ability to measure and report financial performance against budget, identify variances and their causes, recommend potential remediation, and communicate financial or operational risk.
- Ability to manage multiple project plans in parallel in a fast-paced environment while meeting compliance requirements and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop, implement, review, and improve business processes.
- Ability to create and maintain complex Excel financial models.
- Willingness and ability to support all levels of program support, including critical administrative tasks and ad hoc support.
- Flexibility to work in the office as needed in Reston, Virginia.
- Ability to communicate verbally in person, by phone, or by video chat, and to communicate clearly in writing using a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and view computer screens for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience using Unanet.
- Demonstrated experience working remotely with time management and self-discipline.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple programs’ cost, revenue, budget, and forecast setup and administration.
- Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial contract deliverables and monthly invoices.
- Present program financial data to customers and executive leadership.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly internal financial performance and variance analysis and reporting.
- Compare actual financial performance with forecasted goals to help managers refine budgeting methods and assumptions.
- Prepare internal financial plans, including annual operating plans and rolling quarterly forecasts.
- Read and interpret government contracts and perform CostPoint administration in accordance with internal control procedures.
- Coordinate with Contracts on contract awards, modifications, ROMs, additional funding requests, at-risk items, and 75% notices.
- Manage subcontractor PR/POs, invoice processing, and cost analysis.
- Prepare monthly subcontractor cost accruals, journal entries, and labor corrections.
- Coordinate with Payroll, GL, AP, and AR to ensure program actions and costs are processed accurately, and provide corrective action as needed.
- Review monthly Aged AR and Unbilled reports and assist in resolving issues.
- Ensure programs comply with internal policies and processes, FAR/DFAR government regulations, and Joint Travel Regulations.
- Advise the Finance Director and Program Managers, Contracts, and Subcontracts departments about program issues requiring attention with customers or subcontractors.
- Work onsite at the Reston headquarters as needed and maintain standard working hours and availability for collaboration when remote.
- Protect proprietary company and customer information while working remotely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
