Finance Manager

Armada LTD; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, and cost control for a high‑profile defense contract with F35 JPO requirements. The role demands coordination across government stakeholders, contractor personnel, and compliance with the contract’s financial framework.

The successful candidate will oversee resources, monitor performance, and ensure timely, compliant contract execution. A strong leadership presence and communicative clarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract financial management principles and compliance with government requirements.
• Ability to document, track, and monitor financial activities for accuracy and quality.
• Proven ability to communicate financial issues in writing to government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost control for the contract.
• Manage resources for contract execution including manpower, training, equipment, and documentation.
• Monitor cost tracking, budgeting, invoicing, and compliance with government requirements.
• Identify and address financial risks and funding issues with timely notifications to COR/CO.
• Coordinate financial activities between Government officials and contractor personnel.
• Apply best practices to monitor contract activities and ensure quality service delivery.
• Provide leadership, administration, and quality assurance to contractor personnel.

Skills

Contract financial management

Budget oversight

Financial reporting

Resource coordination

Government stakeholders communication

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Ballston, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

The Finance Manager excels in financial planning, budget oversight, and cost control while ensuring full compliance with F35 JPO requirements. The role requires strong coordination of resources, continuous monitoring of financial performance, and clear communication with Government stakeholders. The Finance Manager provides dependable leadership to contractor personnel, ensuring timely and effective contract execution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Finance Manager oversees financial planning, budgeting, and cost control for the contract, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with F35 JPO financial requirements.
• The Finance Manager will manage and maintain all resources required for contract execution, including manpower, training, equipment, supplies, documentation, permits, licenses, and screenings.
• Oversee financial performance of the contract, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, invoice review, and ensuring alignment with government financial requirements.
• Identify and address financial risks, discrepancies, or funding issues and provide timely written notification to COR, CO, and F35 JPO technical points of contact.
• Ensure financial coordination and communication between Government officials and contractor personnel, supporting resolution of budget issues, funding questions, and financial reporting needs.
• Apply industry best practices and methodologies to identify, document, track, and monitor contract and financial activities for continuous evaluation and highquality service delivery.
• Facilitate clear communication between Government personnel and contractor staff to support efficient coordination and resolution of administrative, financial, and operational issues.
• The Finance Manager provides leadership, administration, and quality assurance to contractor personnel to ensure timely, compliant, and effective contract execution in support of the F35 JPO.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of contract financial management principles, including cost tracking, budget oversight, documentation control, and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Skilled in applying industry best practices to identify, document, track, and evaluate financial activities to ensure continuous monitoring, accuracy, and quality of contract execution.
• Ability to communicate financial issues clearly and professionally in writing to government stakeholders, including COR, CO, and technical points of contact, while maintaining responsiveness and accountability.
• Knowledge of resource management, including staffing, training, equipment, permits, and documentation requirements necessary to support full contract execution.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate financial aspects of contract performance, providing leadership, supervision, and quality assurance to ensure timely and effective support of program objectives.

Minimum/General Experience

• At least five (5) years supervisory experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.