Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.

Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Project Control Analyst.

Job duties include but not limited to:

Bring best practices to support our financial plans and policies, accounting practices and procedures. Be responsible for creating new program spend plans and EACs. Attend and be responsible for the financial structure/revenue setup for internal project kick-off meetings. Develop and maintain customer financial reports and deliverables. Assist with cash flow by approving expenses ensuring invoices are submitted to clients in a timely manner and analyzing the DSO to look for ways to improve. Be responsible for program revenue and profit reporting. Be responsible for subcontractor and consultant accruals, cost tracking and invoice reviews. Support financial planning, forecasts, and provide controller responsibilities such as A/R, Journal entries, A/P, etc. Work side by side with Program Managers to help their programs be successful and interact with all functional and line organizations. Must continuously be energized by a fast-paced environment and balance closing each month with attending needed PM/customer meetings.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California Pay Transparency Range: $100,000-$120,000.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Expert user of MS Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Controller/Financial Analyst for a Government Contractor.
• In depth knowledge of Cost Plus, FFP, and T&M contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of Government Contracts pricing.
• Must be open to a hybrid work schedule.
• Eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with FAR, CAS, DCAA, GAAP, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting in Focus Point or similar budgeting tool.
• Experience supporting the financial requirements for direct programs and monthly close participation.