Program Controls Analyst Senior Associate

Peraton•Washington, DC

40d•$66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it. The Project Controls Senior Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health, accountability, and performance of large, complex government contracts and programs. Leveraging your extensive expertise in project controls, cost management, and forecasting, you will drive accurate financial reporting, risk management, and decision support across multiple projects. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape program outcomes, guide teams, and deliver meaningful impact on mission-critical initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven financial leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at managing project budgets and schedules, and wants to influence the success of high-profile government programs.

Requirements

Strong financial knowledge and experience managing government contracts, cost controls, and project budgets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with enterprise financial systems, such as Deltek Costpoint, is highly desirable.
Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff, with a thorough understanding of industry-standard project controls practices.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in project controls or financial management, including some supervisory responsibilities.
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Cost Management & Forecasting: Develop, implement, and maintain project cost controls, budgets, and forecasts for multiple concurrent projects.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze reports from Deltek Costpoint, CER systems, project dashboards, and other financial tools to provide leadership with clear, actionable insights.
Contract Oversight: Monitor and control costs and schedules on government contracts, ensuring compliance with validated cost/schedule control requirements and government cost guidelines.
Risk & Variance Analysis: Perform schedule risk assessments and variance analyses to identify potential cost/schedule issues and recommend corrective actions.
Budget Development: Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, funding profiles, and sales outlooks to ensure programs remain within negotiated parameters.
Baseline Management: Incorporate contractual changes into cost/schedule baselines, ensuring alignment with statements of work (SOW), program requirements, and funding availability.
Program Planning Support: Develop and maintain program and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) plans, ensuring requirements are properly captured and scheduled.
Executive Collaboration: Provide senior leadership with timely, data-driven insights on program performance, risks, and funding needs.
Team & Stakeholder Coordination: Represent the company at planning meetings, coordinate with contractors and related programs, and support integrated program reviews.
Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and guide junior project controls staff, promoting professional growth and maintaining adherence to best practices.