Sr. Program Finance Specialist

McCulloh Consulting is hiring for a Senior Program Finance Specialist opportunity in Herndon Virginia.

Herndon sits in one of the most active aerospace defense intelligence and technology corridors in the country. Located in Fairfax County near Washington Dulles International Airport and the greater Washington DC region Herndon offers strong access to federal customers defense contractors technology employers and major program environments. The town is also part of the Dulles Technology Corridor and is positioned near the Silver Line Dulles Airport Reston Tysons and Washington DC.

This is a strong opportunity for a program finance professional who understands defense program financials Earned Value Management forecasting variance analysis SAP Cobra and financial reporting for complex government or aerospace/defense programs.

The Senior Program Finance Specialist will support complex programs through financial forecasting Earned Value Management budget maintenance variance analysis reporting audit support and program financial controls.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to program performance partnering with internal teams protecting data integrity and helping leadership understand where programs stand financially.

You will be working in a fast-paced program environment where accuracy communication and the ability to manage competing priorities are critical.

• Maintain Earned Value Management data integrity across multiple programs
  
• Use Cobra and SAP to support program financial tracking and reporting
  
• Forecast program performance metrics profitability cash flow and financial plan performance
  
• Support weekly monthly quarterly and annual forecasting and variance analysis
  
• Create maintain and update projects in SAP
  
• Help ensure Estimate at Completion accuracy across assigned efforts
  
• Create Integrated Program Management Report deliverables including Formats 1-5 and 7
  
• Create and review variance reports with CAM input
  
• Maintain program baseline budgets for performance measurement
  
• Prepare proposal cost estimates and pricing data
  
• Support internal and external audits for assigned programs
  
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as needed
  
• Recommend improvements to systems reporting processes and financial controls
  
• Communicate across finance program management operations and other internal teams
  
• Mentor junior team members when needed
  

This is a full-time on-site role based in Herndon Virginia.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule meaning employees work 80 hours over 9 workdays and have every other Friday off.

Occasional travel may be required.

This role is a strong fit for a Senior Program Financial Analyst Program Finance Specialist EVMS Analyst Program Controls Analyst Defense Finance Analyst or aerospace/defense finance professional who has supported complex programs and understands how financial performance ties directly to program execution.

The strongest candidates will bring defense program finance experience Earned Value reporting Cobra SAP forecasting variance analysis and the ability to communicate clearly with program and finance leaders.

If you have program finance experience within aerospace defense government contracting or complex program environments we would welcome a conversation.

Apply today to McCulloh Consulting to learn more about this Senior Program Finance Specialist opportunity in Herndon Virginia.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Science Business Accounting Finance or a related analytical field
  
• 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree 4 years with a graduate degree or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  
• Defense industry program finance experience strongly preferred
  
• Earned Value Management experience required
  
• Experience with Cobra and SAP
  
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  
• Experience with forecasting variance analysis risk management financial management work breakdown structures change management cost estimating configuration management operations procurement and program controls
  
• Familiarity with defense contracting environments and government program reporting
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-moving environment
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities at once
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance if requiredMBA or CPA preferred
  
• PMP EVMP or similar certification preferred
  
• Experience managing financials for a highly visible program
  
• Knowledge of government contracts funding profiles sales outlook and variance analysis
  
• Experience with CPAF CPFF T&M FFP or similar contract types
  
• Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations ANSI-748-D EVMIG and NDIA Intent Guides
  
• Experience in a leadership development program
  

• Base salary range of $135000 to $140000
  
• Full benefits package
  
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  
• 401(k) match
  
• Flexible spending accounts
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Education assistance
  
• Parental leave
  
• Paid time off
  
• Company-paid holidays
  
• Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate