Program Analyst Principal

PROGRAM ANALYST PRINCIPAL

GDIT is seeking a Program Analyst Principal to provide financial leadership and analytical expertise for the Worldwide Field Support (WFS) contract. This role supports a large global program with hundreds of funding customers and thousands of funding lines, requiring strong financial management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to guide complex program execution.

• Serve as a financial advisor to program leadership, providing data‑driven insights for strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Monitor contract funding, expenditures, obligations, commitments, and labor utilization.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, financial assessments, risk analyses, and management reports.
• Review contract awards, modifications, CLINs, ACRNs, and funding actions for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and analyze funding, expenditures, and labor accruals across customers, locations, systems, and CLINs.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and resolve financial issues with corporate teams.
• Coordinate with operations, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and government contracting requirements.
• Support contract setup and complex modifications.
• Lead or mentor junior analysts.
• Contribute to development of financial processes and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (experience may substitute).
• 8+ years of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or government contracting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle, OBIEE, enterprise financial systems, or ERP tools.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience supporting large government contracts or complex operations.
• Knowledge of contract funding structures including CLINs and ACRNs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government contracts.
• Experience working within large‑scale, geographically dispersed programs.
• Knowledge of government financial management processes and compliance requirements.