Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst (Remote)

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-08-25
Location: US-IA-REMOTE
Position Type: Onsite

This U.S.-based role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type/Status: DoD Clearance: Secret. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

The organization is seeking a Program Finance & Control (PF&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst. This individual contributor supports cost and schedule control on projects requiring validated cost-schedule control systems. The role provides financial analysis, research, budgeting, and forecasting, and prepares forecast updates and financial modeling to develop recommendations for management.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging development programs.
• Develop and maintain the program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes.
• Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary.
• Analyze program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends and providing information to Project Leadership Team for corrective action implementation.
• Ensure proper implementation of EVMS through standardized processes, tools, and reports out on-going compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process).
• Ensure program margin positions are current, accurate, and consistent with program status.
• Coordinate with external customers, including preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items.
• Serve as cost capture focal.
• Establish and maintain program cost baseline; measure performance against baseline.
• Incorporate regular status and ETC updates based on inputs from CAMs.
• Lead program teams through the month-end process.
• Perform data reconciliation with the accounting system and project cost and schedule.
• Provide monthly, quarterly and yearly sales forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze Estimates at Complete (EACs) and provide complete financial support to assigned program teams.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and teamwork.
• Use knowledge of business systems and policies, contracting processes, and earned value management techniques.
• Ensure compliance to Mission Systems EV System Description.
• Liaison with government and internal EV auditors.
• Support Program Reviews.
• Participate in proposal development.
• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results, and perform as a flexible team member to support program objectives and initiatives.
• Travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen: ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Program controls and EVMS background.
• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including extensive experience in Excel.
• Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP.
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Benefits (eligibility may vary by position and business unit):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Additional family support benefits (including adoption assistance, autism benefit, and related support)
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons)
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Hired applicants may also be eligible for incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance.

Location & Work Arrangement

Remote work primarily offsite (from home). Employees may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

As part of a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of the organization’s office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.