Program Controls Specialist

About the role

Join a dedicated team of Program Controls analysts in the Cyber Warfare Program Directorate, owning the planning, tracking, and reporting that keep cost, schedule, and performance aligned. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll transform detailed financial and schedule data into clear, actionable insights that drive timely decisions and course corrections.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning and budgeting by developing cost estimates, creating budgets, and maintaining spend plans and Estimate to Completes (ETCs).
• Cost control and tracking through monitoring of project expenses, tracking costs, and financial analysis to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Forecasting and reporting, generating reports, and preparing financial deliverables.
• Perform a variety of project control assignments requiring the application of basic cost control techniques and analyses.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost control support for multiple projects and contract types (such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M).
• Assist the Program Manager with specialized reports, providing cost report information and analysis, and review of procurement requisitions for funding and cost coding.
• Work in applications such as Costpoint, Oracle, CER, TESS, and other project controls-specific tools (such as dashboards) to assist with these efforts.
• Manage sub-contractor requirements and invoicing cycles.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 3–5 years of related work experience.
• A dedication to ensuring accurate accounting and cost forecasting.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple items at once.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Desired Skills

• Experience in dealing with various types of contracts (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time and material).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems (Deltek Costpoint, Oracle).
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration (Program Managers, Contracts, Operations).

Security Clearance

None required.

Pay

Salary Range: $30.58 – $53.51 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules and holidays.