Program Controls Organization Financial Analyst, Junior
About The Position
As a junior program control analyst, you will assist with contract financial management for multiple contracts. You will work with internal clients and infrastructure departments to analyze and resolve financial, contractual, and administrative issues. With guidance from experienced colleagues, you will help prepare monthly financial status reports and review contract awards and modifications for accuracy. You will contribute to risk mitigation, assist with reserve management, and support business or budget planning and financial analyses while developing foundational skills in government contracting financial management and compliance. The role also involves compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data; supporting budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis; monitoring expenditures; preparing audit documentation; coordinating with finance leadership on financial status; and applying AI tools to financial analysis, forecasting, and process automation. The position is hybrid in McLean, Virginia, and requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Requirements
- Experience with program finance or business operations support, including financial reporting, forecasting, variance analyses, or contract management.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel formulas in a financial tracking, analysis, and reporting environment.
- Experience leveraging AI tools for financial analysis, forecasting, and process automation.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Ability to identify, research, and solve financial problems.
- Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.
- Ability to learn new tools, processes, and technologies, and follow instructions and guidelines with supervision.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with government contracting.
- Experience with SharePoint or other collaboration tools, and financial modeling or budgeting tools.
- Experience with data analysis or business intelligence platforms.
- Experience with process improvement or risk mitigation activities.
- Knowledge of GAAP and contract types.
- Ability to seek training or professional development opportunities.
- Excellent detail-oriented, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Secret clearance.
- Finance, Accounting, or Government Contracting Certification.
Responsibilities
- Compile, analyze, and report financial data to support program objectives.
- Assist with budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitor program expenditures and identify discrepancies or areas for improvement.
- Prepare financial documentation and supporting materials for audits and reviews.
- Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure consistent tracking and communication of financial status.
- Apply AI tools and techniques to enhance financial analysis, forecasting, and process automation.
- Assist with contract financial management for multiple contracts and help analyze and resolve financial, contractual, and administrative issues.
- Help prepare monthly financial status reports and review contract awards and modifications for accuracy.
- Contribute to risk mitigation efforts, assist with managing reserves, and support business or budget planning and financial analyses.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
