Peraton · 2 months ago
Program Controls Analyst Lead Associate
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Project Controls Lead Associate will ensure the financial health and performance of large government contracts, focusing on cost management, financial reporting, and risk analysis.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain project cost controls, budgets, and forecasts for multiple concurrent projects
Prepare and analyze reports from Deltek Costpoint, CER systems, project dashboards, and other financial tools to provide leadership with clear, actionable insights
Monitor and control costs and schedules on government contracts, ensuring compliance with validated cost/schedule control requirements and government cost guidelines
Perform schedule risk assessments and variance analyses to identify potential cost/schedule issues and recommend corrective actions
Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, funding profiles, and sales outlooks to ensure programs remain within negotiated parameters
Incorporate contractual changes into cost/schedule baselines, ensuring alignment with statements of work (SOW), program requirements, and funding availability
Develop and maintain program and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) plans, ensuring requirements are properly captured and scheduled
Provide senior leadership with timely, data-driven insights on program performance, risks, and funding needs
Represent the company at planning meetings, coordinate with contractors and related programs, and support integrated program reviews
Supervise and guide junior project controls staff, promoting professional growth and maintaining adherence to best practices
Qualification
Required
Strong financial knowledge and experience managing government contracts, cost controls, and project budgets
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with enterprise financial systems, such as Deltek Costpoint, is highly desirable
Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff, with a thorough understanding of industry-standard project controls practices
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project controls or financial management, including some supervisory responsibilities
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is a plus
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-25
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