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The Junior Program Control Analyst I assists in drafting budget reports and helps prepare materials for cost-benefit evaluation studies. * They follow established standard operating procedures to ...

Senior Program Control Analyst

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$112K - $113K/yr

The Senior Program Control Analyst will leverage their strong financial background and expertise to support the Sponsor's program execution efforts, to include creating complex financial models ...

The Senior Program Control Analyst will leverage their strong financial background and expertise to support the Sponsor's program execution efforts, to include creating complex financial models ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for program control analyst in the United States is $98,436.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Program Control Analysts are professionals who support project and program management by monitoring budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. They track financial data, analyze variances, and help ensure that projects stay within scope, time, and budget constraints. Program Control Analysts often prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to assist project managers and stakeholders in decision-making. Their work is crucial for maintaining compliance with contractual and organizational requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program control analyst?

To thrive as a Program Control Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and advanced Excel skills are typically required, along with certifications like PMP or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) being advantageous. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with project teams and stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate tracking of budgets and schedules, enabling successful project delivery and compliance with organizational and contractual requirements.

How does a program control analyst typically interact with project managers and finance teams on a daily basis?

As a Program Control Analyst, you will regularly collaborate with project managers to track project performance, budgets, and schedules. You’ll also work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting, cost analysis, and compliance with organizational policies and client requirements. Effective communication and timely reporting are crucial, as you’ll serve as a bridge between technical project leads and financial stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making and maintain program alignment.
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Infographic showing various Program Control Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,436 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Junior Program Control Analyst

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Lincoln, MA • On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Position Summary
Odyssey Systems is seeking a Program Control Analyst who will provide on-site project management/administrative support and coordination for our C2ISR portfolio in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Duties may include contract accounting and reporting, financial performance analysis, contract funding and expenditure analysis and reporting, contract billing review, and budget variance analysis with a primary focus on contract travel requirements.
The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
This is a hybrid position, requiring three (3) days per week on-site.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Apply financial and accounting principles for preparation and analysis of project financial and scheduling data and other contract or project business-related tasks.
  • Employ financial control procedures and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program/task status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements. This may include ensuring funding is available and recommending adjustments to budgetary plans and forecasts to ensure execution within the contract budget.
  • Provide internal financial reporting and forecasting to the collaborating Program Control Analyst(s) as well as Program Leadership.
  • Participate in Group financial analysis review with the leadership team; build presentation material for leadership review.
  • Maintain insight into all travel financial execution and projections, actively coordinating with Government, Odyssey, and Subcontractor points of contact to ensure accurate and timely authorization and expense reports, as well as invoices, are produced and delivered accurately on time.
  • Assess funding health to ensure appropriate levels are projected and available to support contract requirements.
  • Readily communicate financial needs to expedite funding transactions needed for the continuity of operations.

Operations & Contract Execution:
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
  • Actively engage with Odyssey managers and/or travelers to ensure optimal employee travel funding usage per contract requirements.
  • Participate in recurring meetings coordinating with multiple Odyssey departments, including Odyssey Accounting, Finance, and Contracts Department POCs.
  • Be able to manage a myriad of tasks and initiatives simultaneously. Actively manage a predictable routine 'battle rhythm' that enables efficiency and continuous process improvement.
  • Communicate effectively with the program stakeholders to review requests, reports, invoices, and contract deliverables to explain detail, identify and provide analysis and forward notice of risks or issues, and alert of actual or potential deviations.

Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Education: BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Years of Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in a DoD financal planning and analysis, financial management, or cost analysis role.
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: Active Clearance
Education: BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Years of experience: Two plus (2+) years of experience DoD financial planning and analysis, financial management, or cost analysis role
Technical Skills
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, connecting external data, consolidating data, and utilizing complex formulas
  • Department of Defense Acquisition experience
  • Accounting and/or Financial Audit experience
  • Experience with DELTEK Costpoint and Cognos reporting

Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization with both internal and external customers
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to prioritize workloads to support the needs of a dynamic and geographically dispersed team.

Additional Information
Location: Lincoln, MA
Travel: 5%
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Please Note:
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.
Odyssey Benefits