Specialist, Program Finance

About the role

The Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Sector is seeking a Program Finance Specialist to support the stand-up of the Program Finance & EVMS Center of Excellence (CoE). This role will serve as a key business partner to Program Managers, Program Finance teams, Program Excellence, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistent execution, earned value compliance, site certification readiness, and standardized program finance best practices across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program finance analysts and cross-functional teams to support programs from start-up through execution and contract close-out.
• Ensure programs’ compliance to internal and external earned value requirements, including tailored approaches where waivers or program directives apply.
• Help programs establish sound structures, including control accounts, work packages, tasks, and quantifiable backup data.
• Support improvement of key program finance processes, including EVMS, EAC development, and ERP system management.
• Help strengthen discipline around EVMS processes.
• Provide support for audits, internal reviews, and site certification readiness efforts.
• Create process flows, training materials, templates, and standards for EVMS and related program finance activities.
• Advise program management and cross-functional teams on adherence to finance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Train, support, and develop Program Finance Analysts, PMO, and functional staff, particularly in earned value practices and program finance consistency across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Minimum 2 years experience in Program Controls.
• Must be a US citizen.

Skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
• Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with a financial ERP system, such as SAP.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. The selected candidate will work on site at one of our locations in Greenville, TX; Plano, TX; or Rockwall, TX, following a 9/80 schedule.