Program Control Associate

Job
Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, United States
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2026
Category: Business Management
Subcategory: Program Control
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum

Clearance Required:

None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
Benefits:

SAIC is seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Control Associate to support the Civilian Business Group. This is an ideal entry level position that provides recent college graduates the opportunities to work with financial professionals, program managers, and other functional areas such as accounts receivable, procurement, and contracts. The selected candidate will serve as an analyst to help drive financial performance for one or multiple contracts, and will also provide support to internal corporate requirements.

This position will primarily support the Critical Infrastructure Market, and may provide support to other markets within the business group.

This position is available 100% remote, candidates based in Eastern/Central Standard Time preferred. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

• Significant interface with Program Managers, PMO staff as well as other functional organizations including Finance, Contracts, Accounts Receivable, Procurement and Project Accounting.
• Participates in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on multiple projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk.
• Preparation of financial deliverables and internal/external reports to include Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasts, monthly latest revised estimates (LREs), Monthly Status Reports, Contract Status Reports, Cost Reports and Estimates‑At‑Complete (EACs).
• Administer and track the progress of contracts from award to contract closeout to include contract set-up, billing including cash flow analysis and reporting.
• Monitor and prepare reports on cost and schedule variances to keep project on schedule and budget and follows established procedures while contributing to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Review and monitor contract funding and expenditures.
• Prepare accruals and perform month end activities.
• Ensure revenue is recorded according to the EAC and provide accurate data for inclusion in quarterly forecast plans.
• Ability to build and maintain bottom‑up estimate at completions on all project types, meet deadlines for submissions, certifications and provide management with ongoing status of EACs and detailed budgets as contractually required.
• Ensures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes‑Oxley and all corporate policies and procedures as they relate to contract performance and financials.
• Submitting and maintaining purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitoring subcontractor’s cost and review/approve of invoices.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment, multi‑task and support program with efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a Finance or Accounting discipline.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to perform effectively within deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision, be persistent in follow‑through.
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical, communication and presentations skills needed as well as the ability to operate independently and as a strong member of a team.

• Experience in providing financial tracking.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Understanding of financial analysis such as ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.