Program Analyst Principal

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Program Delivery and Execution
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
(Hybrid Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Financial Analysis

Group Problem Solving

REQ#: RQ220993
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

PROGRAM ANALYST PRINCIPAL

GDIT is seeking a Program Analyst Principal to provide financial leadership and analytical expertise for the Worldwide Field Support (WFS) contract. This role supports a large global program with hundreds of funding customers and thousands of funding lines, requiring strong financial management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to guide complex program execution.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Serve as a financial advisor to program leadership, providing data-driven insights for strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Monitor contract funding, expenditures, obligations, commitments, and labor utilization.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, financial assessments, risk analyses, and management reports.
• Review contract awards, modifications, CLINs, ACRNs, and funding actions for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and analyze funding, expenditures, and labor accruals across customers, locations, systems, and CLINs.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and resolve financial issues with corporate teams.
• Coordinate with operations, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and government contracting requirements.
• Support contract setup and complex modifications.
• Lead or mentor junior analysts.
• Contribute to development of financial processes and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (experience may substitute).
• 8+ years of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or government contracting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle, OBIEE, enterprise financial systems, or ERP tools.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience supporting large government contracts or complex operations.
• Knowledge of contract funding structures including CLINs and ACRNs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
��� Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government contracts.
• Experience working within large-scale, geographically dispersed programs.
• Knowledge of government financial management processes and compliance requirements.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week 2 days at home and 3 days in the office.
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $123,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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