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ANSER · 1 day ago

Program Control Analyst

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. The Program Control Analyst will support the National Reconnaissance Office in resource planning, analysis, and execution of complex ground software acquisition programs, providing analytical support to senior leadership and collaborating with a multidisciplinary workforce.

ConsultingNational SecurityNon ProfitPublic SafetyRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and consolidate program baselines, spend plans, and budget submissions at the Directorate and NRO levels

Conduct cross-program resource and performance analyses to assess impacts, identify trade-offs, and provide resource alternatives to senior management

Draft, review, and recommend revisions to budget estimates, funding requirements, and operating guidance for new and existing initiatives

Validate and update financial analyses and cost estimates to support current and future program resource planning

Maintain Directorate and NRO budget tracks at multiple levels, ensuring alignment with resource constraints and program goals

Review and reconcile data across NRO financial systems, including NEXT, FIRST, and the Intelligence Resource Information System (IRIS), ensuring data accuracy and consistency

Assess funding impacts on budgets and schedules, recommending corrective actions and solutions for resource challenges

Provide financial policy guidance and interpretation to senior management, incorporating Congressional and executive-level changes into documentation

Support the design, enhancement, and use of financial databases, decision-support tools, and reporting processes for accurate management oversight

Perform trend, statistical, and cost analyses across multiple data sources to inform executive-level decision-making

Evaluate program execution performance to ensure consistency with goals, schedules, and available resources

Conduct final reviews and coordinate budget submissions, including the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS), Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB), and Congressional Justification Book (CJB)

Prepare and edit final budget summaries, memoranda, issue papers, and talking points for executive management

Develop and present recommendations to resolve cross-program resource issues identified during reviews and meetings

Collaborate across program offices, directorates, and oversight organizations to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with NRO financial management policies

Prepare and edit final budget summaries, charts, memoranda, issue papers, and talking points for executive management

Qualification

Financial analysisProgram controlAcquisition managementEarned Value ManagementCost analysis methodologiesDoD budgetary principlesFinancial management policiesMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program control, financial analysis, or acquisition management within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC)

Demonstrated knowledge of DoD and IC budgetary principles, financial management policies, and acquisition lifecycle resource planning

Proficiency in cost analysis methodologies, including trend analysis, modeling, and data interpretation

Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles in a major system acquisition environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred

Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting NRO programs

Proficiency with financial management and budget systems, such as NRO FIRST, NEXT, and IRIS

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing presentations and reports for senior leadership

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience providing financial and policy guidance to senior leaders and developing standard operating procedures for financial operations

Company

ANSER

In 1958 the Air Force needed a technically qualified unbiased organization that could rapidly provide analysis for identified and evolving mission requirements.

Founded in 1958

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees