Program Cost Controls, Principal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, budgeting, and monthly financial reporting.

• Evaluate actual expenses, Estimate to Complete (ETC), staffing, materials, and other significant cost factors.

• Conduct Earned Value Management analysis, which includes Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and variances in cost and schedule.

• Create explanations for variances and propose corrective measures.

• Collaborate with Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and scheduling teams to oversee program performance.

• Ensure synchronization between cost, schedule, and technical execution.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of baselines, budget modifications, and other program control activities.

• Analyze financial and EVM data to spot trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Communicate potential impacts to program leadership.

• Guarantee that financial and program performance data is precise, timely, and adheres to established processes and contractual obligations.

• Facilitate program reviews, EAC reviews, and fulfill internal and customer financial reporting requirements.

• Prepare and support timely and accurate external Integrated Program Management Data and Reporting (IPMDAR).

• Align cost, schedule, EVM, and program performance data with contractual and customer reporting needs.

• Support the financial and operational effectiveness of Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC INC 2) programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient in forecasting, budgeting, and/or variance analysis.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information and the financial management system under government contractual stipulations.

• Preferred experience in Earned Value Management and EAC development.

• Preferred experience in supporting complex government or defense programs and collaborating across multiple functions and organizations.

• Preferred experience in managing assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are preferred.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines is preferred.

• Preferred experience in using SAP, APEX, PRISM, and program management tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

• Remote work from home

• Potential travel to the site location as needed