Program Analyst Senior - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a technology and professional services company delivering solutions and mission services to government, defense, and intelligence organizations. The Senior Program Analyst performs advanced program control and financial analysis for large-scale government contract programs, including managing estimates, spend plans, invoices, cost proposals, procurement requests, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Independently develops, maintains, and presents Estimates at Completion (EACs) and program Spend Plans, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Reviews and analyzes subcontractor invoices across single and multi-subcontractor programs for accuracy and compliance, identifies discrepancies, and approves or rejects invoices accordingly
• Reconciles and tracks subcontractor and project trailing costs against month-end actuals
• Creates, submits, and manages subcontract Purchase Orders (POs) and Purchase Requests (PRs) throughout the project lifecycle, including adding funds, de-obligating funds, and realigning funds across PO lines in coordination with Program and Project Managers and the Subcontracts team
• Leads the full lifecycle of task order modifications and requests for change (RFCs), including Cost Scenarios, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs), Cost Proposals, subcontractor pricing reviews, tracking changes and reporting
• Designs and maintains program controls workbooks and tracking tools using advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.) to support analysis and program leadership decision-making
• Independently conducts travel review processes in accordance with the FAR/JTR, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance, and resolves escalated or complex discrepancies with minimal guidance
• Serves as a primary analytical point of contact for Program / Project Managers, Subcontracts and Finance teams, and other stakeholders on program controls and schedule matters
• Mentors junior analysts and reviews their work products for accuracy and completeness
• Supports startup and closeout activities, ensuring financial continuity and accurate tracking through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Critical Thinking
• Estimate at Completion
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Working Independently
• 5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Must currenlty have and be able to maintain Secret clearance
• BA/BS degree in Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in government contracting, financial analysis, program analysis or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex, high-visibility deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile month-end actuals against forecasts, identify trailing and accrued costs, and apply findings to support accurate program controls reporting and analysis
• Experience supporting the development of cost scenarios, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs), and Cost Proposals during project lifecycles, or new project starts
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and use of sound independent judgment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, complex financial modeling)
• Deep working knowledge of Estimates at Completion (EAC) methodologies, Spend Plan development, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• Experience with subcontract financial administration, including FAR/DFARS compliance and invoice adjudication
• Experience with government Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) /Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and their application to travel expense reviews and compliance
• Ability to function independently, consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player, ability to collaborate in fast-paced cross-functional environment
• SECRET CLEARANCE required
• Experience with Process Improvements and Documentation
• Experience with Subcontractor Timekeeping and Invoicing
• Experience with Concur and Travel Review
• Familiarity with SC360 or similar procurement and purchase request management systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint
• Familiarity with Kofax MarkView for invoice review, approval, and rejection workflows
• Familiarity with OBIEE reporting