Program Analyst (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a Program Analyst to support multi-disciplinary client accounts in Northern California (remote, hybrid, or in office). The Program Analyst will support the account team with program and project financial analysis. This includes tracking of expenses and billings, the review of existing commercial terms, data management, preparation of accrual and financial forecasts, deliverable review, and miscellaneous project administrative tasks. ERMs rapidly growing programs perform services that include, environmental compliance, regulatory strategy, strategic consulting, environmental remediation, environmental construction, safety consulting, capital project delivery, and digital services.

The Program Analyst will support various program management personnel within a Key Account team that contribute to program delivery as well as the interdisciplinary teams that deliver projects within the defined program. This individual will have an attention to detail, bias for commercial success, be results oriented, and can respond to client requirements and requests in a rapid and efficient manner. Prior experience supporting programs over $5M in revenue per year and work within a professional services consulting industry is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support program management staff with program controls, finance, resourcing and planning.

• Monthly reconciliation and accrual forecasting with estimate to completes.

• Analize data to make sure it conforms to client needs.

• Help project staff understand and execute the programs billing processes and procedures.

• Track individual program components to ensure financial accuracy.

• Develop processes that help manage data between ERM and client systems.

• Assist with the management of subcontractors across project workstreams within the program, each of which is led by a team consisting of a Partner-In-Charge and a Project Manager.

• Assist with the development and execution of effective plans of action to improve financial performance for existing programs, including innovative processes to improve program functions and profitability. 

• Support the development of new processes and governance to adapt to rapidly evolving program needs in a highly fluid and dynamic business environment.

• Communicate internally and externally with the ERM and client project teams.

• Assist with analyzing program financial and operational metrics.

• Collaborate with senior management to resolve negative variances.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s consulting practice areas and actively support these services to existing clients.

• Support the general growth and development of the Program and ERM’s Managed Services offerings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in data analysis, document review, and project coordination.

• Proficiency with excel and financial management systems.

• Demonstrated excellence to assist with programs that achieve client objectives.

• Proven ability to support cross-functional teams including project managers, functional managers, and technical disciplines.

• Ability to use financial data to develop forecasts for monthly invoice amounts by project, subcontractor, or overall account.

• Outstanding organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to handle a fast-paced consulting environment, as well as multiple priorities, and strict deadlines.

• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer and receive constructive feedback and direction to support goals.

• Ability to work with all levels of management and employees to promote a culture of safety.

For the Program Analyst position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $66,560 – $79,003 USD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.