Senior Program Control Analyst - Hybrid

at  Applied Research Associates Inc

AMA Division is looking for a project analyst with demonstrated experience in program management and analysis. The selected candidate will work closely with ARA’s project managers and principal investigators performing budget analysis, cost projections, man-hour estimates, as well as project reporting for contract and FAR compliance. At a minimum, we are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent, and at least 8 years of related experience. Candidates must be self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision. Additionally, candidates must be organized individuals with excellent attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and the capacity to change priorities quickly and work effectively under deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are a must.

SENIOR PROGRAM CONTROL ANALYST REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Eight to Ten years of related project support or management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Experience in MS SharePoint or similar file-sharing applications.
• Experience using budgeting and accounting software.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 8 - 10 years: Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• 8 - 10 years: Experience supporting project management, accounting, and/or cost analysis

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

• Manage project budgets and spending.
• Perform budget analysis, cost projections, and estimates.
• Report project spending and estimates.
• Conduct analysis for project contracting and FAR compliance.
• Attend project/program meetings, record meeting minutes, and action items.
• Assist in creating subcontracts, consulting agreements, contract mods, and purchase orders for projects, using corporate templates and following established company guidelines.
• Track/monitor subcontractor spending, work completion, and deliverables.
• Prepare monthly contract reports.
• Extract accounting and project cost data from ARA systems.
• Track and verify completion of program quality reviews.
• Provide latest spending charts and graphs for Project Monthly Review (PMR) presentations.
• Maintain project cost projections. Assist with creating annual cost and staffing projections and providing quarterly updates for division management.