Program Control Analyst (Various Levels - Entry to Senior Level)

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. Were a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years weve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team. In particular, we are seeking Entry to Senior Level Program Control Analysts to support the National Reconnaisance Office (NRO), Communication Systems Directorate (COMM). In this role, you will work alongside CORE contract and Government personnel to provide financial and budgetary support. This work is on-site NRO COMM Headquarters in Chantilly, VA.

Seniority of this role: Multiple roles from Entry to Senior Level

Clearance Required for this role: Active TS with SCI eligibility with ability/willingness to obtain CI Polygraph

Requirements:

• Entry Level - Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Business Acumen plus 1 year experience OR High School Diploma plus 5 years' experience
• Intermediate Level - Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Business Acumen plus 6 years' experience OR High School Diploma plus 10 years' experience
• Senior Level - Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Business Acumen plus 12 years' experience OR High School Diploma plus 16 years' experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze data, develop models and interpret results. Competencies include descriptive statistics, trend analysis, learning curve theory, modeling and simulation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IC budgetary principles and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies and procedures including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning practices and procedures and Acquisition Program Baseline development and PMPs
• Demonstrated experience in the application of cost analysis methodologies in a major system acquisition environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority.

Responsibilities:

Analysts are expected to perform advanced program and budget analysis, cross-directorate coordination, and executive-level advisory support to assist Government personnel in making informed decisions across multiple programs and Directorates to include:

• Review and consolidate program baselines and spend plans at the Directorate and enterprise levels to develop recommendations for authorized Government personnel.
• Conduct cross-program analyses at the Program Office level to assess performance, identify trends, and support executive management decision-making.
• Assist Government personnel in determining program performance and progress against established plans, assessing resource requirements to achieve assigned goals and objectives, and identifying resource trade-offs among competing programs to provide viable alternatives.
• Maintain Directorate and/or enterprise-wide budget tracks at the Directorate, project, subproject, and MSA levels.
• Ensure coordination and completeness of budget estimates and requirements for new and existing initiatives across Directorates; make recommendations to authorized Government personnel on funding impacts to existing program budgets and schedules; and recommend resource solutions that align with overall budget constraints.
• Make recommendations to authorized Government personnel regarding cross-program analyses on performance and progress for accuracy; propose Directorate or enterprise-wide resource adjustments as required.
• Support Directorate and enterprise-level submissions for budget exercises and related planning and justification books; provide recommendations regarding cross-program analyses, resolving discrepancies prior to submission for executive management review.
• Review Directorate and enterprise-level data in financial and resource systems for accuracy and completeness; reconcile data to ensure validity and consistency and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Draft and coordinate recommended changes to operating guidance, incorporating all Congressional marks and management decisions across Directorate and enterprise programs.
• Identify and track key Legislative and Executive Branch actions affecting programs and resources; assess the intent and impact of legislative language and ensure these actions are reflected and incorporated into budget documentation.
• Use innovative or advanced analysis techniques to perform complex trend analyses across multiple financial data sources or when data sources are limited, supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Propose design improvements and recommendations for enhanced use of corporate resource information repositories, databases, decision support tools, strategies, processes, and reports to ensure accurate financial reporting and management oversight in support of program initiatives.
• Review budget line item (BLI) requests for compliance with policies on contracts, CLINs, appropriations, ETs, and BOCs.
• Evaluate Directorate and enterprise execution, assessing the impact of developing trends and issues using appropriate methodologies to determine if the program is proceeding within available resources and is consistent with goals.
• Review resource realignments and sources at the Directorate and enterprise levels as required to maintain program execution or respond to unplanned circumstances.
• Maintain appropriate controls to minimize data inaccuracies and unauthorized use of funds.
• Consolidate and review unfunded requirements (UFRs), recommending changes, prioritization, and sources to executive management.
• Prepare recommendations and develop final draft budget summaries, charts, memoranda, issue papers, and talking points for executive management.
• Provide recommendations during final review of correspondence, presentations, and briefings in response to action items; assist Government personnel by participating in cross-program meetings to develop coordinated responses.
• Consolidate organization-wide inputs on the development, revision, implementation, and reporting of performance measures for consideration by Government personnel; coordinate with external oversight entities on submissions as required.
• Draft feedback and provide recommendations to senior management on cross-program resource issues arising from periodic and baseline management reviews.
• Make recommendations to Government personnel regarding cost and resource reports for accuracy and completeness across all program components; provide recommendations on compliance with applicable regulations and assist in the development of cost estimates.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Salary range for this requisition is approximately: $70k-$140k

Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays

Retirement Planning 401k Fully Vested with Match

Tuition Assistance Program Annual contributions to help you pay down your loans

Annual Health and Wellness Allowance buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us

Career Development Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training

Volunteer Time Off Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice

Charitable Match ABSC matches an employees donation to a qualifying charity

Paid Parental Leave Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay

Referral Program We pay for internal and external referrals!

LOV Awards Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.