Staff Program Control Analyst
About The Position
Applied Research Associates’ AMA Division is seeking a project analyst to work closely with ARA project managers and principal investigators. The role supports program management and analysis, including budgets, cost projections, labor estimates, project reporting, and contract and FAR compliance. The position is hybrid and offers a salary of around $92,000. The Arlington office is expected to relocate to the Alexandria, Virginia area in early 2027. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; they may be subject to a government security investigation. Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company founded in 1979. It employs over 2,000 professionals and provides research, engineering, technical, and product solutions across areas including defense and civil technologies, software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. ARA describes its culture as challenging, innovative, and experimental, and offers employees opportunities to contribute as owners through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Two to four years of related project support or management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with MS SharePoint or similar file-sharing applications.
- Experience using budgeting and accounting software.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision.
- Organization, excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and work effectively under deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Current active security clearance.
- At least four years of experience in a project analyst role.
- Experience with federal contracts.
Responsibilities
- Manage project budgets and spending.
- Perform budget analysis, cost projections, and estimates.
- Report project spending and estimates.
- Conduct analysis for project contracting and FAR compliance.
- Attend project and program meetings, recording minutes and action items.
- Track and monitor subcontractor spending, work completion, and deliverables.
- Prepare monthly contract reports.
- Extract accounting and project cost data from ARA systems.
- Track and verify completion of program quality reviews.
- Provide current spending charts and graphs for Project Monthly Review presentations.
- Assist with creating subcontracts, consulting agreements, contract modifications, and purchase orders using corporate templates and established company guidelines.
- Maintain project cost projections.
- Assist with annual cost and staffing projections and provide quarterly updates for division management.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
