Job Information
Systems Products and Solutions, Inc. Program Control Analyst / Purchaser in Huntsville, Alabama
Description
Job Title: Program Control Analyst / Purchaser (contingent upon award)
Job Responsibilities
Program Finance
• Perform accurate review and setup of contract awards or modifications for proper financial alignment
• Track available funds on contract.
• Development and monitoring of budgets and EACs.
• Assist in timely delivery of contract deliverables such as cost reports and technical reports.
• Perform project set-up and maintenance in accounting system
• Monitor progress of program requirements and cost performance to ensure contractual cost obligations are met.
• Execute the monthly invoicing process.
• Support cash application process through research and reconciliation
• Review & process Revenue
• Identify potential financial challenges to project execution before they become critical.
• Support Audits
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate to provide financial analysis and insight to support business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, government regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for estimates against budget and forecast.
• Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.
• Reviews contract awards and modifications to ensure that accounting, billing, finance, and funding are aligned properly in the relevant systems.
• Responsible and accountable for program financial forecast including development and overall management of program Estimate-at-Complete (EAC).
• Develop and maintain forecasting models for rapidly growing program areas.
• Identify risks and opportunities not in the forecast.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.
Purchasing
• Process purchase orders including subcontractor purchase orders, cradle to grave in accordance with contract requirements and deliverables.
• Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.
• Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.
• Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.
• Track procurement progression and status.
• Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
• Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.
• Adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines
Education/Experience :
• High school diploma with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field with 4 years experience.
• 4 years of applicable experience in Government contract procurement or similar purchasing background in manufacturing.
• 4 years of applicable experience in Program Financial Analysis.
• UnaNet experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent written, attention to detail and verbal communication skills.
• Experience, working knowledge, and understanding of government regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Ability to handle several procurements and process them in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and workflow skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as a team player.
*Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Preferred
- Bachelors or better
Experience
Required
4 years of applicable experience in Program Financial Analysis.
4 years of applicable experience in Government contract procurement or similar purchasing background in manufacturing.
High school diploma with 8 years’ experience.
Experience, working knowledge, and understanding of government regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Preferred
Bachelor’s from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field with 4 years experience.
UnaNet experience is highly preferred.
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)
