Senior Program Finance Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, project controls, subcontractor PO management, and labor resource planning while serving as a trusted advisor to Program Managers and leadership to optimize program financial performance.
• Conduct complex financial analyses, including variance analysis, risk analysis, profitability analysis, forecasting, scenario modeling, and resource planning to support program and leadership decision-making.
• Support pricing activities towards business development including BOE, ROM, and narrative creation for proposals.
• Support the monthly business rhythms of both the program and finance organizations, including forecasting, reporting, and operational reviews.
• Review project setups for various contract types (Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP), including billing and revenue terms, and ensure project setups and modifications are accurately entered into the ERP system in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain project information in the ERP system, including project labor categories, staffing assignments, ODC planning, and funding modifications.
• Support the development of the company's annual operating plan, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Identify financial, contractual, and operational risks and develop recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and maturation of project controls, resource management, and PMO processes, tools, and best practices.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, including automation, AI-enabled reporting, and analytical solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.
• May provide mentorship, training, or supervisory oversight of project controls or PMO support staff as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in project controls, program finance, resource management, pricing, government contracting, or a related financial management environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience supporting federal government contracts and working knowledge of government contract financial practices including strong knowledge of Cost-Plus, T&M, and Fixed-Price contract types.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills, including formulas, Pivot Tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial modeling, including funding analyses, cost and revenue projections, revenue recognition, and ability to develop financial forecasts using bottom-up analysis and historical trends.
• Ability to identify, research, discuss, and resolve financial and administrative issues independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance customer service with sound financial controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with leadership, program managers, subcontractors, and external partners.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting large (50+ FTE), complex federal government programs.

About the role

This role partners closely with Program Managers, Finance, Contracts, and company leadership to ensure programs remain financially healthy, operationally efficient, and positioned for successful delivery.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong government contracting experience and a demonstrated ability to manage complex program finances, subcontractor relationships, and resource planning while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.

Skills

Experience supporting federal government contracts and working knowledge of government contract financial practices including strong knowledge of Cost-Plus, T&M, and Fixed-Price contract types.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Hybrid-remote position reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting. While the preferred schedule is one day per week in our Bethesda, Maryland office, we offer flexibility based on business needs, with a minimum expectation of one in-office day per quarter.