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Knight Federal Solutions · 2 days ago

Program Control Analyst

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors and the Department of Defense. The Program Control Analyst position will provide financial and administrative support, manage travel programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and analyze data to improve efficiency.

Software

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and monitor monthly forecast for revenue and margin

Control costs and schedules to ensure all costs stay within budget on multiple contracts, which includes developing and maintaining spend plans, accurate tracking of expenditures, preparing estimate at completion (EAC) analysis and other variance analyses on various contract types

Manage the day-to-day operations of the travel program, which can involve managing travel authorizations, reviewing and processing travel vouchers, and maintaining employee profiles within travel management systems (e.g., Defense Travel System (DTS) in the government sector or Concur in the commercial sector)

Ensure that all travel activities and expenses adhere to internal policies, government travel regulations (i.e. FAR/DFARS), and audit standards (e.g., Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) standards)

Analyze travel data and trends to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve efficiency, and inform decision-making. This involves generating various financial and performance reports for management and stakeholders

Document existing processes and procedures, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing new systems or automation to enhance the travel management process

Ability to collaborate with program managers, finance/accounting departments, vendors (travel management companies, airlines, hotels), and government points of contact to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

Qualification

Financial AnalysisTravel Management SystemsERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field is typically required

Relevant experience in travel administration, payroll, accounting, financial analysis, or government contracting is essential

Experience with government travel programs and systems (like DTS) is a strong asset for roles in the defense industry

Proficiency in financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, N-ERP) and travel management software (e.g., Concur) is important

Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) are often desired

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities are crucial