Chimera Enterprises International
Jobs
Senior Program Control Analyst (IC/DoD Acquisition & Budget SME)
Chimera Enterprises International
Senior Program Control Analyst (IC/DoD Acquisition & Budget SME)
Be an Early Applicant
Serve as a senior budget, acquisition, and financial management SME for IC/DoD space and GEOINT programs. Develop and defend budget strategies, analyze resource allocation, support source selections, produce decision-quality financial analysis, maintain budget spend plans and financial models, and advise leadership on program performance and execution alternatives.
Position Summary
The Senior Program Control Analyst serves as a trusted budget, acquisition, and financial management expert supporting OPIR and persistent GEOINT programs at NGA-Denver. This role provides end-to-end IC/DoD acquisition and budgetary support, ensuring resources are effectively planned, allocated, and executed in alignment with mission priorities. Working closely with program managers, technical leads, and government analysts, the Senior Program Control Analyst develops and defends budget strategies, evaluates proposals, and produces decision-quality financial analysis for senior leadership. The ideal candidate combines deep IC acquisition process knowledge with strong analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities- Provide senior-level budgetary and financial management expertise to technical integration, project management, and systems engineering activities for space and ground systems.
- Navigate complex IC/DoD organizational and budget processes, translating them into clear, actionable program and budget information for leadership review.
- Analyze resource apportionment to meet validated and emerging requirements, recommending optimal allocation strategies and execution plans.
- Support source selection processes, including reviewing acquisition strategies, conducting tests of reasonableness and realism, and developing probable cost assessments.
- Prepare reports and estimates of future funding needs based on strategic priorities, mission requirements, and evolving budget allocations.
- Review and validate funding requests and proposals for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and merit, helping prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Develop and maintain executable budget spend plans, contract funds status reporting, and financial models that inform EAC evaluations and program performance assessments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; 18+ years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 12+ years of experience directly supporting acquisition programs in the IC or DoD.
- Comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of the IC acquisition process, including:
- Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IBPS),
- Unfunded requirement management and resolution,
- Source selection processes (tests of reasonableness & realism, probable cost creation),
- Ongoing contract budget and execution management (e.g., CFSR evaluation, contract closeout),
- Financial modeling for proposal and EAC assessments (expert-level spreadsheet usage).
- Direct, recent (within the past 5 years) experience supporting Major Systems Acquisition-level projects and delivering decision-quality budget and resource analyses to senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with analysts, program managers, SMEs, and staff officials to assess program performance and recommend budget and execution alternatives.
- Strong analytical, communication, and judgment skills, with a track record of defending budget recommendations using data-driven evidence.
- Active TS//SCI clearance with current CI Polygraph, or eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.
- Experience with OCONUS contracting and termination liabilities.
- Familiarity with NGA, NSG, NIP/MIP structures, and PPBE processes.
- Prior experience supporting congressional budget planning activities and enterprise-level resource prioritization.
- Professional certifications in acquisition or financial management (e.g., DAWIA Business/Financial Management, CFA, CDFM) are highly desirable.
- Experience identifying complementary or duplicative expenditures across agencies and recommending efficiencies.
Similar Jobs
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Perform RMF assessment and authorization activities: conduct STIG and vulnerability assessments (ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer), harden Windows/RHEL and network devices, update RMF artifacts in eMASS, develop test plans, track POA&Ms, and coordinate remediation across the program. Support security controls validation, prepare authorization artifacts, and ensure compliance with DoD/NIST policies.
Top Skills:
AcasComptia Security+ CeConfigosDockerEmassEss (Hbss)FortifyRed Hat Enterprise Linux (Rhel)RmfScapSonarqubeStig ViewerWindows
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Support C2BMC network security by planning, deploying, integrating, and testing network upgrades; develop cyber-secure device configurations, ensure STIG hardening and DoD RMF compliance, conduct research, document designs, run cyber protocols, and assist during operational events.
Top Skills:
AclCiscoDod RmfDodi 8510.01JuniperMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft VisioNist CveOsi ModelPalo AltoStigTcp/IpUdp MulticastVirtualizationVlansVmware Esxi
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Lead creation and scaling of RapidScale's partner ecosystem to drive partner-sourced revenue and enterprise pipeline. Build alliance strategy, governance, co-sell motions, partner programs, and executive relationships. Align Sales, Marketing, Product, Delivery, and Customer Success; measure partnership performance, optimize funding utilization, and grow market reach across cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and managed services.
Top Skills:
AWSAzureBroadcomCiscoCrowdstrikeGCPPalo AltoVMware
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
