Program Analyst Principal

• Serve as a financial advisor to program leadership, providing data-driven insights for strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Monitor contract funding, expenditures, obligations, commitments, and labor utilization.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, financial assessments, risk analyses, and management reports.
• Review contract awards, modifications, CLINs, ACRNs, and funding actions for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and analyze funding, expenditures, and labor accruals across customers, locations, systems, and CLINs.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and resolve financial issues with corporate teams.
• Coordinate with operations, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and government contracting requirements.
• Support contract setup and complex modifications.
• Lead or mentor junior analysts.
• Contribute to development of financial processes and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (experience may substitute).
• 8+ years of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or government contracting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle, OBIEE, enterprise financial systems, or ERP tools.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience supporting large government contracts or complex operations.
• Knowledge of contract funding structures including CLINs and ACRNs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government contracts.
• Experience working within large-scale, geographically dispersed programs.
• Knowledge of government financial management processes and compliance requirements.