Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Quick Summary
Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work
This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.
- Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
- Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
- Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
- Maintaining a solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams
- Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis
Responsibilities
~1 min readPerform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes. Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools. This position will interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.
The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity; analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; exert influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
- Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
- Must have experience with Earned Value tool
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
- Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
- Must have experience with Earned Value tool
- Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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