DescriptionSAIC is seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Control Principal to support a large program within the Air Force & Combatant Commands Business Group.This position can be worked remotely 100% nationwide.Typical Responsibilities:
Interface with program managers, SAIC's finance, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, and procurement organizations as well as external customers on a daily basis to address operational issues in a timely and effective manner.
Responsible for preparation of financial deliverables and internal/external reports to include Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, monthly latest revised estimates (LREs), and Estimates At Complete (EACs).
Support the preparation and distribution financial information and analysis within required deadlines and ensure that the information provided is concise, relevant, and understandable to assist program management and operation leadership in making intelligent business decisions.
Submit and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitoring subcontractor's cost and review/approval of invoices.
Assist with future proposal development and contract negotiation activities utilizing sound business judgment.
Support cash flow improvement initiatives by maintaining detailed, complex invoice backup reports that drive customer invoice approvals.
Analyze and reconcile cash flow, profitability, invoicing, unbillables, and costs on hold on a recurring basis.
Support development of budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs and perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program financial variances.
Support cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
Assist manager and train and mentor other program controllers, as needed.
Support other programmatic ad hoc requests, as needed.
QualificationsRequired Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline, and minimum ten (10) years or more of related experience in Federal government contracting; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience in Federal government contracting; PhD and 0 years related experience in Federal government contracting.
US Citizenship is required.
Experience in providing financial tracking and support for the government customer in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting
Experience in financial planning and analysis.
Candidate should be familiar with multiple program types (CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.) with varying degree of complexities.
Proven experience across project planning and control and variance analysis with a background in Federal procurement.
Demonstrate the ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management level reports.
Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
Well versed in the entire life cycle of a program from proposal development through contract close out
Complete understanding of financial analysis such as return on sales (ROS), return on cost (ROC), annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
Proficient in MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skillset
Can make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, accounting principles.
Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision, be persistent in follow-through, and perform effectively within deadlines.
Ability to balance long-term thinking with short-term execution.
Must be able to multi-task and support program with efficiency and accuracy.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of Costpoint. Cognos and Power BI
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2408618SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability