{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6ca71e9496ab44801be8e122","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ca71e9496ab44801be8e122","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ca71e9496ab44801be8e122","title":"Program Finance Analyst","description":"General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.\n\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Control Analyst to join our Program Finance department supporting our Electromagnetic Systems group. This position is located in Herndon, Virgina and offers a 9/80 work schedule.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAct as Program Management's business partner and aid them in achieving programmatic and financial targets and goals.\nOversee program budgeting, forecasting (development of Program Estimate at Completes (EAC)), and variance analysis including supporting program reviews and helping program managers with cost reduction efforts including early identification of forecast shortfalls and the timely execution of countermeasures developed during the EAC and variance analysis process.\nAssist Program Managers with identifying, managing, and mitigating cost and schedule risks ensuring quality products and on-time deliveries.\nProvide program planning support, including scheduling, performance monitoring, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning.\nAssist management in program setup and control; establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline and enforce strict change control.\nAssist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries.\nProvide task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions.\nWork with Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs) and senior technical personnel to ensure basic principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) are being applied and managed on programs.\nTrack subcontractor status and material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability.\nMay assist in development of new business proposals.\nMonitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization and charge accounts.\nUtilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting.\nDevelop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nTop Secret DoD Security Clearance required; SCI Eligibility preferred\nUtilize MS Office Suite and other applications that include SAP, COBRA, winsight, Project Server and SharePoint.\nExperience with Cost Plus Development, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Full Rate Production type Programs preferred.\nEarned Value Management (EVM) techniques as a part of financial management required.\nMust be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc.\nExperience with Grouping Pegging and Distribution (GPD) preferred.\nPrefer strong background in finance or accounting.\nExperience working on Program with heavy material procurements – cradle to grave preferred.\nMust have the ability to work closely with multifunctional and cross business teams including partnering with the Program Office to meet program requirements.\nExperience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance helpful.\nMust have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment.\nPossess good organizational skills.\nAn effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues.\nKnowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management. Travel as may be required.\nMust be Customer Focused and possess:\nThe ability to use independent judgment in developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.\nGood verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.\nGood interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers with ethics and integrity.\nThe ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment with an innovative mindset.\nMust possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.\nJob Category\nFinance/Accounting\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n73,700\nPay Range High\n128,780\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nYes\nClearance Level\nTop Secret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Reston","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.890Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2031.00","title":"Budget Analysts","slug":"budget-analysts"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Finance Analyst","description":"General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.\n\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Control Analyst to join our Program Finance department supporting our Electromagnetic Systems group. This position is located in Herndon, Virgina and offers a 9/80 work schedule.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAct as Program Management's business partner and aid them in achieving programmatic and financial targets and goals.\nOversee program budgeting, forecasting (development of Program Estimate at Completes (EAC)), and variance analysis including supporting program reviews and helping program managers with cost reduction efforts including early identification of forecast shortfalls and the timely execution of countermeasures developed during the EAC and variance analysis process.\nAssist Program Managers with identifying, managing, and mitigating cost and schedule risks ensuring quality products and on-time deliveries.\nProvide program planning support, including scheduling, performance monitoring, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning.\nAssist management in program setup and control; establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline and enforce strict change control.\nAssist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries.\nProvide task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions.\nWork with Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs) and senior technical personnel to ensure basic principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) are being applied and managed on programs.\nTrack subcontractor status and material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability.\nMay assist in development of new business proposals.\nMonitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization and charge accounts.\nUtilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting.\nDevelop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nTop Secret DoD Security Clearance required; SCI Eligibility preferred\nUtilize MS Office Suite and other applications that include SAP, COBRA, winsight, Project Server and SharePoint.\nExperience with Cost Plus Development, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Full Rate Production type Programs preferred.\nEarned Value Management (EVM) techniques as a part of financial management required.\nMust be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc.\nExperience with Grouping Pegging and Distribution (GPD) preferred.\nPrefer strong background in finance or accounting.\nExperience working on Program with heavy material procurements – cradle to grave preferred.\nMust have the ability to work closely with multifunctional and cross business teams including partnering with the Program Office to meet program requirements.\nExperience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance helpful.\nMust have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment.\nPossess good organizational skills.\nAn effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues.\nKnowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management. Travel as may be required.\nMust be Customer Focused and possess:\nThe ability to use independent judgment in developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.\nGood verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.\nGood interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers with ethics and integrity.\nThe ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment with an innovative mindset.\nMust possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.\nJob Category\nFinance/Accounting\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n73,700\nPay Range High\n128,780\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nYes\nClearance Level\nTop Secret","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.890Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.890Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Reston","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6ca71e9496ab44801be8e122"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ca71e9496ab44801be8e122"}}