Program Control Associate
@ SAIC

Reston, Virginia, United States
$80,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 27 days ago

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Program Control Associate

SAIC has an opening for a Program Control Associate. In this role, you will participate in planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on multiple projects with various contract types, sizes, and complexities. You will interface with project managers, senior technical staff, and several functional groups including contracts, finance, accounts receivable, procurement, and subcontract management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report detailed project information and analyze financial data.
  • Prepare customer weekly/monthly status reports including burn rate and LOF information.
  • Develop spend plans and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC).
  • Participate in annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly revised estimates.
  • Analyze and reconcile cash flow, profitability, invoicing and costs on hold.
  • Submit purchase requisitions and monitor subcontractor costs and invoices.
  • Contribute to new business proposals and project projections.
  • Support various ad hoc programmatic requests as needed.

Education & Experience

Associates degree with 2+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year. Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines preferred. Advanced experience may substitute for formal education.

Requirements

  • Understanding of financial management and analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with government contracting and contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.).
  • Proficiency in MS Tools, especially advanced Excel (VLOOKUPS and pivot tables).
  • Knowledge of CostPoint and Cognos Workspace Advance is preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Key skills/competency

Program Control Associate, financial analysis, project reporting, cost management, government contracting, Excel, data reconciliation, spend planning, forecasting, MS Tools

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  • Research SAIC's culture: Study their mission and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight financial and analytical skills.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate successful project tracking experience.
  • Practice interview questions: Focus on financial management scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel functions and pivot tables.
Practice creating financial reports and forecasts.
Study CostPoint and Cognos Workspace tools.
Brush up on government contracting regulations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing multiple deadlines effectively.
Explain a challenge resolved in financial analysis.
Discuss teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Share an example of independent problem-solving.

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