Senior Program Control Analyst

Parry Labs, LLC•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Control Analyst who will be reporting into our Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project forecasting, variance reporting, and excel modeling. As a Senior Program Control Analyst, you will play a crucial role in financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring the success of our projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program Control Analyst or in a similar role in a government contracting environment.
Understanding of government contracting and various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.).
Strong expertise in project forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP system is a must.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Project Forecasting and Budgeting:
Collaborate with project managers to develop accurate project forecasts and budgets, to include cost drivers, collections, unbilled and aging consideration.
Analyze historical project data to inform future budgeting and forecasting decisions.
Ensure alignment of financial plans with project goals and objectives.
Develop quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC). Analyze and assist in generating accurate Estimates to Complete (ETC).
Variance Reporting:
Regularly monitor project financials and identify and analyze variances.
Provide detailed explanations for budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
Work closely with project teams to understand and address financial discrepancies.
Excel Modeling:
Utilize intermediate to advanced Excel skills to create and maintain complex financial models.
Develop and enhance financial reporting templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data using functions such as VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables.
ERP System Expertise:
Demonstrate proficiency in Deltek Costpoint as an ERP system.
Use Costpoint to input and extract financial data accurately.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure seamless integration and data accuracy.
Review and ensure project setups meet the requirements of the contract and internal tracking needs of the program team.
Financial Analysis:
Partner with Program Managers to ensure they have a solid understanding of their program’s financial status, commitments, and the impacts of changes in cost and schedule.
Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
Conduct regular reviews of financial performance and recommend adjustments as needed.
Support the month-end close process, ensuring costs are appropriately recorded and revenue recognition is accurate.
Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for leadership.
Other duties as assigned.