Senior Program Control Analyst (budget)

Markon is building a talent pool of Senior Program Control Analysts to support upcoming Intelligence Community missions from Chantilly, VA. This opportunity is intended to identify experienced professionals to provide program control, budget analysis, financial oversight, and acquisition support across complex government programs and portfolios. Selected candidates will be considered for upcoming openings aligned to customer priorities and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and consolidate program baselines and spend plans across multiple programs and organizations.
• Conduct cross-program analyses to assess program performance, resource utilization, and budget impacts.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and execution activities at the directorate and enterprise levels.
• Analyze funding requirements and recommend resource solutions within budget constraints.
• Review and reconcile financial and resource management data across multiple systems and repositories.
• Support development of budget documentation, issue papers, executive summaries, presentations, and briefings.
• Identify trends, risks, and resource impacts affecting program execution and mission objectives.
• Provide recommendations regarding resource realignments, unfunded requirements, and financial priorities.
• Assist with acquisition planning, cost estimating, and program lifecycle resource management activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support reporting, performance measures, and financial compliance efforts.
• Ensure adherence to applicable financial management policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support executive decision-making through data analysis, modeling, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required (preferrably from this client).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Acquisition, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in program control, financial management, budgeting, acquisition support, or related field.
• Familiarity with NRO financial and resource management systems.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or federal government programs.
• Knowledge of IC budgetary principles, financial management processes, and acquisition lifecycle support.
• Experience performing financial analysis, budget reconciliation, cost analysis, and resource tracking.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting major system acquisition programs.
• Experience with cost estimating, PMPs, acquisition baselines, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of Congressional budget processes and executive branch resource planning.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, briefings, and decision-support materials.

Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays