SAIC has an opening for a Program Control Principal in Chantilly, VA. This role provides advanced financial oversight and analytical support to multiple government programs of varying size and complexity. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and analyzing program budgets, forecasts, cost models, and performance metrics. The analyst shall interface closely with Program Manager (PM), Program Management Office (PMO), to include, contracts, finance, accounts receivable, procurement, subcontract management to ensure accurate execution against financial goals. This principal-level position requires deep government contracting knowledge, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to influence decisions through expert analysis—without direct supervisory duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial planning activities for assigned programs, including budgets, forecasts, EACs, and revenue projections.
Perform detailed cost tracking, variance analysis, and performance reporting for cost-plus, T&M, and fixed price programs.
Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and program review materials for leadership.
Partner with Program Managers to interpret financial data, evaluate risks/opportunities, and support strategic decisions.
Develop and review complex BOEs, pricing models, and proposal inputs for new business and contract modifications.
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, internal policies, and customer requirements.
Coordinate with accounting, contracts, and procurement to validate data and resolve issues.
Support internal and external audits, financial reviews, and data integrity checks.
Submit and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors and materials; monitoring subcontractor costs and review/approval of timesheets and non-labor invoices
Drive process improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior analysts (informal guidance, no direct supervision)
Support other programmatic ad hoc requests, as needed, and adapt to the PMO processes

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