Program Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance or Accounting.
• Three years of relevant experience in Federal government contracting.
• Experience providing financial tracking and support for government customers in Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance to maintain employment; no clearance is required to start.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Understanding of financial analysis, including ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue and profit forecasts, as well as program baseline data preparation, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Ability to make sound decisions while complying with policies and procedures.
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify patterns and trends in financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data modeling, financial analysis, and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Interface daily with program managers, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, procurement organizations, and external customers to resolve operational issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare financial deliverables and internal and external reports.
• Participate in developing budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs and analyze funding profiles and program financial variances.
• Conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Submit and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitor subcontractor costs and review and approve invoices.
• Review, track, and approve customer invoice backup documentation.
• Multitask and support programs efficiently and accurately.
• Support programs throughout their lifecycle, from proposal development through contract closeout.
• Develop and propose courses of action and recommendations for financial issues.