Senior Program Control Analyst Job Listing at SPA in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 21651)

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.! The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team! SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Program Control Analyst. Responsibilities The Senior Program Control Analyst will be responsible for performing complex financial analysis of budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs. Will act as key technical expert on financial analysis issues. Shall coordinate, negotiate, and resolve financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements. Will establish and define program plan requirements for assigned work. You will coordinate interdepartmental development of program plans and interface with vendors and customers, as required. Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met. Review and consolidate program baseline and program spend plans at the Directorate and Agency level. The Analyst will also conduct cross-program analyses at the program office. Identify tradeoffs within and among competing programs; provide executive managers with resource alternatives. Maintain Directorate and/or Agency wide budget tracks at directorate, project, sub-project, and MSA levels. Review Directorate and Agency level data in the NEXT, Agency FIRST, and Intelligence Resource Information System. Qualifications Required Qualifications: US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional Bachelor's degree in a technical or business related discipline with 6 years of relevant experience - OR - high school diploma and 10 years of relevant experience Work experience in financial, budgetary, and accounting concepts and practices, serving as a Resource Manager to multiple customers performing budget/financial analysis and forecasting as well as audit expertise in the fields of Acquisition, Program Control, Procurement, Project Management, or Financial Management with the IC or DoD Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional Bachelor's degree in a technical or business related discipline with 6 years of relevant experience - OR - high school diploma and 10 years of relevant experience Work experience in financial, budgetary, and accounting concepts and practices, serving as a Resource Manager to multiple customers performing budget/financial analysis and forecasting as well as audit expertise in the fields of Acquisition, Program Control, Procurement, Project Management, or Financial Management with the IC or DoD Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Control Analyst will be responsible for performing complex financial analysis of budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs. Will act as key technical expert on financial analysis issues. Shall coordinate, negotiate, and resolve financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements. Will establish and define program plan requirements for assigned work. You will coordinate interdepartmental development of program plans and interface with vendors and customers, as required. Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met. Review and consolidate program baseline and program spend plans at the Directorate and Agency level. The Analyst will also conduct cross-program analyses at the program office. Identify tradeoffs within and among competing programs; provide executive managers with resource alternatives. Maintain Directorate and/or Agency wide budget tracks at directorate, project, sub-project, and MSA levels. Review Directorate and Agency level data in the NEXT, Agency FIRST, and Intelligence Resource Information System.