How to hire a program control analyst

How to hire a program control analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step program control analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a program control analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new program control analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a program control analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a program control analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a program control analyst that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of program control analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Program Control Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Program Control Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$24-39
   Business Consultant	A business consultant is a professional who works directly with business owners on developing a business plan and identifying their marketing needs. Business consultants offer business owners a wide range of services, such as supplementing existing staff, provide expertise in a specific market, and influencing other people... Show more	$30-56
   Consultant	Consultants are individuals who were tapped by a company or an organization to work on a specific activity, depending on their field of expertise. They act as guides for the organization in undertaking projects that are related to their field... Show more	$27-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Program Management
   • Variance Analysis
   • Control Systems
   • Work Breakdown Structure
   • Earned Value Management
   • Financial Analysis
   • DOD
   • WBS
   • Financial Data
   • Management System
   • Status Reports
   • EAC
   • Deltek
   • Contractual Changes

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate AOP, monthly waterfalls, indicate finals, and quarterly corporate EAC's for multiple contracts.
   • Manage analysis and settlement of treasury activity for all markets.
   • Review and analyze monthly DELTEK reports.
   • Run, analyze, update and upload various DELTEK cost accounting reports and.
   • Support program managers (i.e., sales, EAC, manpower, improvements, and financial presentations).
   • Incorporate baseline budget, time phasing manpower on a category basis (WBS), budgeting materials, etc.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your program control analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A program control analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, program control analysts' average salary in kansas is 40% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level program control analysts earn 40% less than senior-level program control analysts.
   • Certifications. A program control analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a program control analyst's salary.

   Average program control analyst salary

   $65,141yearly

   $31.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level program control analyst salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a program control analyst job description

   A program control analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a program control analyst job description:

   Program control analyst job description example

   The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Program Control Analyst in our Huntsville, AL location. This position will be responsible for managing DoD projects and assisting our Sr. Program Manager and associated project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables of dynamic R&D projects.
   
   This position requires a well-organized and dedicated individual to coordinate and execute program tasks with a cross-functional teams and complete all activities within required deadlines. The right individual will have at least 2-4 years of previous experience with project management or contracts experience on DoD or other scientific or technical programs.
   
   This position provides on-site project management support and coordination to a complex contract, project task(s) or business unit. Duties may include contract accounting and reporting, project schedule focus to management, tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintenance and reporting, contract administration, purchasing, maintains contract budgets, prepares contract billing, estimates materials, equipment, production costs and delivery schedules. Requires Bachelor's degree (in a related technical or business field) or equivalent, and two to four years of related project management or contract experience.
   Essential Functions:
   
   * Project Management Support
   * Team player capable of positive team interaction
   
   Required Skills:
   
   * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or business degree
   * 2-4 years' experience as a project management or contracts role supporting DoD or other scientific / technical programs
   * Ability to obtain and maintain at least a SECRET clearance
   
   Preferred Skills:
   
   * A PMI PMP certification is preferred
   * Contracts, Safety, or Environmental Compliance experience
   * Military or commercial quality practices such as ISO-9000 or MIL-Q-9858
   * Knowledge of environmental regulations
   * DSS SECRET Clearance
   
   COMPANY INFORMATION:
   
   Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1700 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
   
   At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.
   
   Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Program Control Analyst position.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right program control analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with program control analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit program control analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your program control analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit program control analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit program control analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new program control analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect program control analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new program control analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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