Program Control Principal

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Control Principal to support programs within the Defense and Civilian Sector. This position requires proven experience across project planning and control with a background in Government financial analysis. Candidate will Participate in the planning, tracking analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk.  

This position is available 100% remote nationwide. 

Responsibilities may include: 

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze monthly financial records and reports.
• Research complex accounting issues and errors to find solutions.
• Generate, review, track and approve customer invoice and or back-up documentation.
• Conducts cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Analyze and interpret accounting records to improve program performance.
• Monitor disbursements and research problems to identify issues and recommend corrections
• Help prepare monthly metrics reports, internal management reports, and external customer reports.
• Help prepare and present financial data, progress, and performance metrics information for briefings and other presentations.
• Participate in the development of budgets (spend plans, ETC’s, EAC’s) for assigned programs and perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program financial variances.
• Must be able to multi-task and support program with efficiency and accuracy.
• Interface with program managers, SAIC’s finance, accounting, contracts, as well as external customers on a daily basis to address operational issues in a timely 

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience
• US Citizenship Required
• Experience in providing financial tracking and support for the government customer in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis and Accounting.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Can make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, accounting principles.
• Ability to balance long-term thinking with short-term execution.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to perform effectively within deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision, persistent in follow-through.
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, and PowerBI

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.