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Government Program Control Analyst

Altera · San Jose, California, United States · On-site

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About Altera

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About the role

Financial Forecasting & Planning Create monthly spending forecasts for multi-year programs. Predict future cash flow needs and funding gaps. Build financial models to test best and worst-case cost scenarios. Track actual project costs against the planned baseline budget.

What they're looking for

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or MBA
  • Experience: 6+ years in federal contracting
  • Skills: Expert Excel user and experience Oracle/SAP accounting. Ability to design and implement estimation and pricing tools. Ability to establish standardized policies and procedures
More about this role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Government Program Control Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the financial backbone of our federal programs by managing complex budgets, tracking multi-year contract funding, and mitigating financial risks. You will act as the primary bridge between project managers, procurement teams, and corporate leadership to ensure all project goals are met on time and within budget.

You will take ownership of contract compliance, build detailed cost estimates, and perform deep-dive financial analysis to guide executive decision-making. Your expertise in federal regulations and financial modeling will directly support our mission to deliver high-quality, fully compliant results to our government clients.

Financial Forecasting & Planning Create monthly spending forecasts for multi-year programs. Predict future cash flow needs and funding gaps. Build financial models to test best and worst-case cost scenarios. Track actual project costs against the planned baseline budget.

Contract Compliance & Oversight - Review contract awards to map out specific billing rules. Ensure all spending aligns with FAR and DFARS regulations....

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