Program Control Analyst, Senior

Purpose and ImpactAre you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber Security & Intel space If so look no further. Amentum is seeking a Program Control Analyst Senior PCA to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade MD. In this role you will support challenging mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nations security and intelligence mission.In support of DISA Amentums Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering assembling integrating deploying and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution.The team is mission-focused customer-oriented process-driven and solutions-focused. We are seeking candidates who are critical thinkers possess a strong work ethic and can thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment supporting a critical and rewarding mission. Successful candidates are detail-oriented while also capable of thinking strategically and responding quickly to emerging challenges and unique problem sets. To excel in this role you must be adaptable eager to learn and capable of rapidly mastering aspects related to the production and integration of new systems and services.Work Schedule 8 Hours per day Monday thru FridayPosition SummaryThe Senior Program Control Analyst PCA serves as the principal authority on cost schedule performance and risk management for one or more mission-critical intelligence programs. The incumbent plans tracks analyzes and reports program status giving the Program Manager and senior leadership accurate timely decision-quality information. The position integrates budget acquisition and technical data into a unified picture of program health ensuring programs are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with Intelligence Community IC policy oversight requirements and applicable statutes.The incumbent works in a classified environment often supporting complex multi-year efforts that span multiple contractors government stakeholders and funding sources including National Intelligence Program NIP and Military Intelligence Program MIP resources.Essential ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities of the Program Control Analyst Senior include but are not limited to the followingDevelop maintain and analyze program cost baselines spend plans and Estimates at Completion EAC in coordination with the Program Manager Financial Management and the Contracting Officers Representative COR.Support the annual budget cycle including formulation justification and execution e.g. Congressional Budget Justification inputs Program Objective Memorandum POM submissions and reprogramming actions.Track obligations expenditures and funding profiles identify variances funding shortfalls and execution risk and recommend corrective actions.Review contractor invoices cost reports and Contract Funds Status Reports for accuracy allowability and consistency with contract terms.Apply Earned Value Management EVM principles consistent with ANSIEIA-748 to measure and forecast program performance.Analyze Integrated Program Management Reports IPMRContract Performance Reports Cost Performance Index CPI Schedule Performance Index SPI and To-Complete Performance Index TCPI to identify trends and root causes of variance.Conduct and support Integrated Baseline Reviews IBRs surveillance reviews and EVM system compliance activities.Prepare variance analysis narratives and independent assessments of contractor-reported data including recommendations for management action.Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule IMS and Integrated Master Plan IMP using enterprise scheduling tools e.g. MS Project Primavera P6.Perform critical path analysis schedule risk assessments and what-if analyses identify schedule drivers and dependencies across government and contractor activities.Assess the quality and health of contractor schedules e.g. DCMA 14-Point Assessment and ensure vertical and horizontal traceability.Facilitate the program risk management process including risk identification quantification mitigation planning and tracking within the program risk register.Conduct cost and schedule risk analyses and integrate results into EAC and schedule forecasts.Brief leadership on top program risks mitigation status and resource implications.Prepare and present program status reviews executive dashboards and briefing materials for senior government leaders program boards and oversight bodies.Contribute to acquisition milestone documentation program baselines and compliance with IC Directives ICDs agency acquisition policy and applicable audit requirements.Establish and improve program control processes tools templates and data standards promote consistent use of program management best practices.Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts and program office staff.Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison across functional areas including contracts engineering security and financial management.Maintain data integrity and information security in accordance with classification guidance and IC security policy.Work Environment Physical Demands and Mental DemandsEmployee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.Employee may also be required to work in datacenter environments or travel to remote sites for short-duration installation survey or troubleshooting activities.Minimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesExpert knowledge of program control principles EVM and cost and schedule analysis methods.Working knowledge of federal acquisition and budgeting processes including FARDFARS appropriations law and the IC budget structure.Proficiency with tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6 Deltek Cobra or wInsight Excel advanced and data visualization or business intelligence platforms e.g. Power BI Tableau.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to brief senior executives and tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced high-visibility environment.Ability to collaborate across government contractor and interagency teams and to build trust with diverse stakeholders.Sound judgment integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and classified information.Security Clearance Required Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityMinimum EducationBachelors degree in business finance accounting engineering project management or a related field. A masters degree may substitute for 2 years of experience. Equivalent additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Minimum Years of ExperienceA minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in program control program management cost analysis or a closely related field supporting government programs.Demonstrated experience applying EVM integrated scheduling cost estimating and risk management on complex programs.Experience supporting programs within the IC Department of Defense or other federal agency preferred.Required CertificationCompTIA Security CE requiredPreferred QualificationsProject Management Professional PMPEarned Value Management Professional EVP or PMI Scheduling Professional PMI-SPDAWIA Program Management or Business-Financial Management certification Level IIIIICertified Cost EstimatorAnalyst CCEAjavelinAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aidbuddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand hisher Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to hisher job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Compensation Details140000 - 180000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11122026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.