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Program Analyst Senior - Secret Clearance Required

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 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
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and use of sound independent judgment

Responsibilities

  • Independently develops, maintains, and presents Estimates at Completion (EACs) and program Spend Plans
  • Reviews and analyzes subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance
  • Creates, submits, and manages subcontract Purchase Orders (POs) and Purchase Requests (PRs)
  • Leads the full lifecycle of task order modifications and requests for change (RFCs)

Key facts

Other skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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NES Associates, LLC

IT Services & IT Consulting

NES is your go-to partner when you’re looking for a global Information Technology team that works WITH you, rather than in a vacuum, and possesses the ability to respond quickly. NES supplies the technology experts you need who are experienced in reducing cost and delivering ROI, while striving to exceed your expectations. NES, an employee-owned IT company, works every project with the goal of 100% client satisfaction – PROVEN by our “exceptional” customer satisfaction ratings and 100% client contract renewal in many of our key service areas.

Company details

IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Estimate at Completion, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Working Independently

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

PROGRAM ANALYST SENIOR

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY


Performs advanced analytical and program control tasks in direct support of large-scale, fast-paced government contract programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • 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.

****Must currenlty have and be able to maintain Secret clearance****


REQUIREMENTS

  • 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 Orders 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • 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.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

 


Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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