Junior Prog Cont Analyst

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has a full-time position for a Program Control Analyst. Contract w/multiple task orders. The individual must be skilled in project accounting, program control, cost analysis, budget tracking, and forecasting, and must have knowledge in government accounting practices with the ability to read government lines of accounting to identify key elements of funding type and status. Applicant must be able to compile and analyze data from different formats to prepare the monthly and quarterly financial reports for the client. A Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent and two to five years of related work experience. The successful candidate must be proficient expert in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of the Deltek Cost Point Accounting System is a plus.

Must be U.S. Citizenship***

Must be able to acquire & maintain Secret DoD clearance***

Primary Responsibilities:

• Computing monthly and quarterly reports to contract specifications.
• Tracking received funding by ACRN and CLIN
• Maintaining the cost estimating workbook for new and existing proposals.
• Actively participating in the preparation and final submittal of Task Order Response Packages
• Setting up new charge codes per Project Manager (PM) request
• Creating and maintaining Task Order budgets
• Creating and maintaining program plan financial forecast budgets within contract specifications.
• Supporting PMs with financial budgeting and cost analysis for Task Orders

Additional duties are comprised of preparing cost estimates for PMs, quality control of client invoices, informing the Division Administrator of potential billing issues, and other duties as assigned. In this role, the chosen candidate will serve as regular liaison with our corporate accounting staff on all financial aspects of a large Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contact as well as with our Government Contracting Officer Representative. This position requires good working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

The ideal candidate is responsible, energetic, self-motivating, detail oriented, able to organize and execute work independently, proactive in problem solving, flexible to meet changing requirements, and service oriented. Integrity, initiative, and dependability are a must.

ARA is a fast-paced, growing company providing in-depth research and scientific, engineering, and technical support services to solve problems of national and global importance. ARA provides exciting growth opportunities for highly qualified and motivated individuals. The Test Technology Division is located on Kirtland Air Force Base. Therefore, applicants must possess a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and current registration to gain access onto the Base. ARA is an employee-owned company, equal opportunity employer, and provides an excellent benefits package. Salary range is dependent on skill level, experience, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)