Program Control Finance SME
Franklin, NH - USA
Job Summary
Program Control Finance SME (P5)
Compensation: $70$90/hr
Location: Hybrid - Franklin MA
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Program Control Finance SME to support a highly visible Program Management Office (PMO). This role acts as a strategic finance partner to program leadership providing end-to-end financial oversight across complex large-scale programs.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in cradle-to-grave program financial management with strong exposure to government contracting particularly Firm Fixed Price (FFP) environments. This individual will operate autonomously collaborating cross-functionally while delivering actionable financial insight to drive program success.
Responsibilities
- Provide cradle-to-grave financial management across program initiation planning execution and sustainment
- Lead planning forecasting budgeting and execution across FFP cost-plus and T&M contracts
- Maintain project baseline budgets and manage Estimates at Completion (EACs) identifying and escalating variances
- Partner with Program Managers to align cost schedule and performance supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) processes
- Conduct scenario modeling and ad-hoc financial analysis to support portfolio-level decision-making
- Manage milestone billing and drive favorable cash flow positions across programs
- Deliver detailed financial reporting including CLIN tracking labor travel materials and billings
- Prepare variance analyses identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Support program reviews customer meetings and PMO financial inquiries
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and technical stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal policies supporting audits and reporting requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 years of progressive financial management experience supporting federal or defense programs
- Strong experience with cradle-to-grave program financial management
- Expertise in Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract execution; experience with development through sustainment preferred
- Deep understanding of EAC development and financial forecasting
- Familiarity with DoD financial and reporting requirements
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint TM1 Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills
About Company
Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.