Program Analyst

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Program Analyst to support our Corporate Staff located at Corporate Headquarters on Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This role is a hybrid schedule.

Duties:

• Perform financial analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepare budgets for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Determine, monitor, and review costs, operational budgets and schedules, manpower requirements, and material purchases as it relates to managing costs and accurate/compliant invoicing.
• Compile, review, analyze, and submit monthly financial and administrative deliverables to DoD customers.
• Track reported spending and distribute funding authorization to QED's subcontractors in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Review and analyze contract historical financial data to assist with the development of funding requirements and future spending projections.
• Update and maintain funding documents as well as review and compare monthly invoices.
• Review, process, and submit employee's Travel Authorization Requests (TAR).
• Ensure travel plans are compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and QED Corporate policy.
• Obtain approval from Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all travel.
• Review, triage, and approve QED employee's business travel expense reports ensuring compliance with DoD JTR and QED Corporate policies.

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Aptitude with financial numbers/accounting.
• Very Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Excel as well as standard MS Office applications. 
• Experience collaborating with teams of Government and Contractors across multiple companies. 
• Experience working simultaneous projects at various stages of completion. 

Required Clearance: 

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: None

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Two (2) years of Defense Industry experience preferred. 

Travel: 

Travel is not expected for this position. 

Work Environment: 

This position will be located at QED Corporate offices at APG, MD.

Physical Demands: 

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. 

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate's specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• 401(k) Matching   
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities 
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range: $75, $85,000.00, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female