What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Control Analyst / Purchaser position at SPS?
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.
