Financial Analyst; Program Control Analyst

Financial Analyst Full Time Alexandria, VA Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst / Program Control Analyst to join our Program Management team. This role is responsible for supporting Program Managers by providing financial oversight, project controls, reporting, forecasting, and contract administration functions to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting government contracts, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a demonstrated ability to manage project financial performance throughout the full contract lifecycle.

• Generate recurring financial and operational reports on project performance, trends, forecasts, and key program metrics.
• Support Program Managers with tracking project status, deliverables, budgets, and financial performance.
• Conduct baseline-to-actual comparisons and variance analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations to project and business leadership.
• Develop financial forecasts and perform scenario analysis to support planning and decision making.
• Develop and maintain
  
  Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) tables, charts, and financial reporting artifacts.
• Monitor project expenditures, labor utilization, and contract funding.
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to track project status, work-in-progress (WIP), and contract deliverables.
• Assist with project setup, billing structures, charge codes, and financial controls.
• Gather and validate supporting documentation including timesheets, expense reports, subcontractor invoices, and progress reports.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate client invoices in accordance with contract requirements and billing schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost controls, efficiency, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field.
  • An additional two years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, program controls, or project accounting.
• Experience supporting federal government programs and contracts.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave project financial management, including:
  • Project setup and charging structures
  • Budget development and management
  • Baseline versus actual analysis
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial forecasting
  • Billing and invoicing
• Strong understanding of government contracting financial practices and cost controls.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • INDEX/MATCH
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Advanced formulas and data analysis techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Unanet or similar project accounting/ERP systems.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training junior staff.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project controls and program management practices.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is a plus.

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for…