Senior Program Control Analyst

About the Position The Senior Program Control Analyst serves as a senior business partner responsible for complex program planning, financial control, forecasting, reporting, and contract performance analysis in a federal government contracting environment. The position functions as the primary financial advisor to Principal Investigators (PIs), Program Managers, and organizational leadership, helping ensure successful program execution, financial stewardship, compliance, customer satisfaction, and informed decision-making throughout the full contract life cycle.

The role partners with researchers, program managers, finance, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, leadership, and external customers to provide timely financial insight, maintain sound program controls, and support informed program decisions throughout the full contract life cycle. The position operates in an AI-enabled environment and applies approved analytical and AI tools to improve the quality, visibility, and efficiency of program-control activities.

This is a hybrid-remote position at Uniformed Services University 4DBio Lab in Rockville, MD.Salary Range $95,000 - $110,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field, plus at least seven years of relevant experience in program control, financial analysis, or federal government contracting.

Demonstrated experience independently managing complex program finances, including forecasting, budgeting, ETC/EAC, funding, billing, cash flow, revenue recognition, variance analysis, and closeout.

Strong knowledge of Federal contracting requirements and multiple contract types, including FAR/DFARS and applicable cost and compliance requirements.

Experience across multiple agreement and contract types, including Grants, CPFF/Cost Plus, FFP, T&M, OTAs, and IDIQs.Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including Excel, financial modeling, dashboards, and large-data analysis;
Power BI experience preferred.

Ability to operate effectively in an AI-enabled environment, using approved tools and interfaces such as Claude to enhance financial analysis, reporting, dashboards, and process improvement while validating outputs.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently, engage PIs and customers, manage competing priorities, and provide guidance to cross-functional teams.

Ability to operate with minimal supervision, prioritize competing deadlines, identify issues proactively, and drive follow-through across cross-functional teams.

Experience supporting complex research, academic, healthcare, or federal R&D programs preferred.

Experience with work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost/schedule integration preferred.

Demonstrated ability to present complex financial information and recommendations to executive leadership, customers, and PIs.Experience utilizing ERP systems such as JAMIS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Netsuite or equivalent government-contracting platforms.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES No direct reports

Provide leadership, mentorship, accountability, and technical guidance to less experienced analysts and project personnel.

Influence successful outcomes across cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority

Serve as subject matter expert on program control and financial management practicesRESPONSIBILITIESLead program-control activities for assigned programs and portfolios, serving as a key financial and operational partner to PIs, Program Managers, leadership, research teams, federal customers, and cross-functional departments.

Assume ownership of assigned portfolios and ensure program financial information is accurate, timely, actionable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Manage project forecasts, estimates to complete and at completion (ETCs/EACs), annual budgets, spend plans, funding projections, and financial performance analyses.

Lead monthly program financial reviews with Principal Investigators, Program Managers, and leadership to assess program health, staffing plans, financial performance, operational risks, and future funding requirements.

Analyze cost, revenue, profitability, accruals, funding, schedule, and contract performance; identify variances and risks and recommend corrective action.

Oversee project billing, cash flow, and…