Senior Analyst, Program Control

KBI Biopharma•Durham, NC

3d•$118,000 - $162,800

About The Position

The Program Control team utilizes expertise in cost, schedule, and business management to maximize successful program performance, provide operational awareness to stakeholders, and drive value creation across the enterprise. We achieve this through the development of comprehensive program plans, performance tracking, analysis of program data, and timely and accurate reporting of program status information. To this end, we identify and reduce program risk and contribute significantly to the early identification of performance concerns. The Senior Analyst, Program Control is responsible for leading cost and schedule management activities across multiple customer programs and serving as a trusted business partner to Program Managers and functional leaders. This role provides advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while driving process improvements and supporting strategic decision-making. The position reports to the Director, Program Control and works closely with Program Managers, functional team members, Finance, Contracts, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline and 8+ years of related experience is required or a combination of education and experience.
Experience in CDMO contracting and understanding of GAAP and other contracting and finance/accounting standards. Understanding of revenue recognition standards.
Requires program control experience working with schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost accounting and financial management systems, work authorizations, process management systems, and/or reporting.
Comprehensive knowledge in scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Cobra or others, as well MS Office products.
Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, work independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines, with a proactive problem solving approach.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with SAP, SharePoint and other business tools.

Responsibilities

Lead financial analysis activities, including detailed program cost and schedule reporting, forecasting, and profitability assessments.
Develop, maintain, and review program Estimates at Completion (EACs), budgets, resource forecasts, and financial plans for complex programs.
Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), and detailed program budgets.
Serve as a subject matter expert in contract setup and administration by understanding: Contract overview and commercial terms, Revenue recognition requirements and performance obligations, Project structure requirements, Project Account Groups and Project Labor Categories (PLCs).
Partner with Program Managers to establish financial baselines, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions when required.
Ensure subcontractor and pass-through activities are appropriately planned, funded, and tracked throughout the program lifecycle.
Monitor open commitments, milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations to ensure program execution aligns with approved plans.
Develop and maintain invoice schedules and track performance against invoicing milestones.
Support Program Managers in resolving invoicing and payment issues while maintaining positive customer relationships.
Analyze program performance using earned value, schedule, cost, and operational performance metrics.
Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate financial and operational risks.
Lead program reviews and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
Support strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and the development of program control best practices across the organization.