What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Control Analyst / Purchaser position at SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc.?
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Description
Job Title: Program Control Analyst / Purchaser (contingent upon award)
Job Responsibilities
Program Finance
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.
- 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
- 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.