Principal Program Cost, Schedule & Control Analyst

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

Roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, revenue, Operating Margin (OM), Cash, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis)
• Interface with other functions to generate weekly/monthly forecast, actuals, variance narratives reports and metrics
• Perform analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Develop and review Baselines and Estimates at Complete (EACs); Present and communicate results and changes
• Work with the finance, scheduling, and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations to program management teams
• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, leadership
• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel
• Work with the Capture Lead, Proposal Manager, and core teams to develop the compliant proposal and supporting deliverables
• Provide support to the proposal team by developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that effectively represent the proposal strategy and baseline
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis
• Run weekly reports of actuals cost incurred and prepare reports to compare the variance between budgeted work and actual cost incurred
• Interface with Program and Functional/Business Management to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements
• Coordinate and interface with site resources to develop accurate and timely program EAC updates
• Effectively communicate with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables

Basic Qualifications Principal Program Cost, Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 3):

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 2+ years of related professional experience
• Prior financial analysis and/or reporting experience
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
• U.S. Federal Government  or Defense Industry Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience reviewing, understanding, and responding to customer requests for proposal (RFPs) on competitive and sole source acquisitions
• Expertise in financial analysis
• Experience in Costpoint preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data, and strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

·        Flexible Spending Account 

·        4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

·        Paid Time Off 

·        Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

·        Flexible work schedule

·        On-site gym and childcare option 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.