Program Cost Control Manager

Role Overview

• Establish and oversee program cost control systems to monitor and control costs and schedules for complex programs, including Fixed Priced (FFP) contracts
• Lead cost and financial management for programs, including margin analysis, baseline maintenance, risk/opportunity assessment, and proactive identification of cost and schedule drivers
• Perform and review cost, funding, and schedule analyses to ensure programs remain within negotiated parameters and applicable cost control guidelines
• Lead preparation and review of financial reports and deliverables including budgets, expenditure projections, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and variance analyses
• Develop and maintain program budgets, schedules, and funding profiles
• Direct monitoring of expenditures and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records across assigned programs
• Lead preparation of sales outlooks, funding forecasts, and advanced financial analyses
• Maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines by assessing outstanding work against contract requirements
• Incorporate contractual, scope, and funding changes into cost control systems
• Oversee invoicing activities, including review of invoices and reconciliation of billed and unbilled amounts
• Serve as primary financial liaison with Program Management, Contracts, Accounting, and Finance leadership
• Ensure funding availability and compliance prior to expenditures
• Lead audit support activities and respond to complex financial data requests
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program cost and schedule risks – particularly on FFP and Hybrid contract types
• Reconcile unbilled receivables with internal stakeholders to ensure billing accuracy
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, revenue/billing forecasting, and audit support as required
• Manage and mentor a team of 1 – 3 program control staff, including workload prioritization, technical guidance, quality review, and performance feedback
• Promote consistent application of program control best practices and compliance across the team

Requirements

• 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
• 4+ years of experience in financial management, program control or project accounting.
• Must possess a strong background working with multiple government contract types: FFP, FPI, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, and hybrid contracts.
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and familiarity with web-based invoicing platforms used by government or commercial partners.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and invoicing/revenue recognition best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance.

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships