The posting
Purpose and Impact:
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Program Control Analyst, Senior (PCA) to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.
In support of DISA, Amentum’s Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering, assembling, integrating, deploying, and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution.
The team is mission-focused, customer-oriented, process-driven, and solutions-focused. We are seeking candidates who are critical thinkers, possess a strong work ethic, and can thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment supporting a critical and rewarding mission. Successful candidates are detail-oriented while also capable of thinking strategically and responding quickly to emerging challenges and unique problem sets. To excel in this role, you must be adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of rapidly mastering aspects related to the production and integration of new systems and services.
Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday
Position Summary:
The Senior Program Control Analyst (PCA) serves as the principal authority on cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for one or more mission-critical intelligence programs. The incumbent plans, tracks, analyzes, and reports program status, giving the Program Manager and senior leadership accurate, timely, decision-quality information. The position integrates budget, acquisition, and technical data into a unified picture of program health, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with Intelligence Community (IC) policy, oversight requirements, and applicable statutes.
The incumbent works in a classified environment, often supporting complex, multi-year efforts that span multiple contractors, government stakeholders, and funding sources, including National Intelligence Program (NIP) and Military Intelligence Program (MIP) resources.
Essential Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Program Control Analyst, Senior include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop, maintain, and analyze program cost baselines, spend plans, and Estimates at Completion (EAC) in coordination with the Program Manager, Financial Management, and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Support the annual budget cycle, including formulation, justification, and execution (e.g., Congressional Budget Justification inputs, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and reprogramming actions).
- Track obligations, expenditures, and funding profiles; identify variances, funding shortfalls, and execution risk; and recommend corrective actions.
- Review contractor invoices, cost reports, and Contract Funds Status Reports for accuracy, allowability, and consistency with contract terms.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles consistent with ANSI/EIA-748 to measure and forecast program performance.
- Analyze Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR/Contract Performance Reports), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI) to identify trends and root causes of variance.
- Conduct and support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), surveillance reviews, and EVM system compliance activities.
- Prepare variance analysis narratives and independent assessments of contractor-reported data, including recommendations for management action.
- Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) using enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
- Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what-if analyses; identify schedule drivers and dependencies across government and contractor activities.
- Assess the quality and health of contractor schedules (e.g., DCMA 14-Point Assessment) and ensure vertical and horizontal traceability.
- Facilitate the program risk management process, including risk identification, quantification, mitigation planning, and tracking within the program risk register.
- Conduct cost and schedule risk analyses and integrate results into EAC and schedule forecasts.
- Brief leadership on top program risks, mitigation status, and resource implications.
- Prepare and present program status reviews, executive dashboards, and briefing materials for senior government leaders, program boards, and oversight bodies.
- Contribute to acquisition milestone documentation, program baselines, and compliance with IC Directives (ICDs), agency acquisition policy, and applicable audit requirements.
- Establish and improve program control processes, tools, templates, and data standards; promote consistent use of program management best practices.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts and program office staff.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison across functional areas, including contracts, engineering, security, and financial management.
- Maintain data integrity and information security in accordance with classification guidance and IC security policy.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
- Employee may also be required to work in datacenter environments or travel to remote sites for short-duration installation, survey, or troubleshooting activities.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Expert knowledge of program control principles, EVM, and cost and schedule analysis methods.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition and budgeting processes, including FAR/DFARS, appropriations law, and the IC budget structure.
- Proficiency with tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra or wInsight, Excel (advanced), and data visualization or business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives and tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
- Ability to collaborate across government, contractor, and interagency teams, and to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive and classified information.
Security Clearance Required:
- Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, project management, or a related field. A master's degree may substitute for [2] years of experience. Equivalent additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum Years of Experience:
- A minimum of [8-10] years of progressively responsible experience in program control, program management, cost analysis, or a closely related field supporting government programs.
- Demonstrated experience applying EVM, integrated scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management on complex programs.
- Experience supporting programs within the IC, Department of Defense, or other federal agency preferred.
Required Certification:
- CompTIA Security+ CE (required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Earned Value Management Professional (EVP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
- DAWIA Program Management or Business-Financial Management certification (Level II/III)
- Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation Details:
$140,000 - $180,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/12/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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