FP&A Manager, Engineering & Program Finance Business Partner

HawkEye 360; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HawkEye 360 seeks an FP&A Manager, Engineering & Program Finance Business Partner in Herndon, VA. This role partners with Engineering and program teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial insights for improved execution.

You will lead budget-to-actual analysis, labor planning, and margin modeling to support strategic decisions at executive levels. The position emphasizes collaboration across Engineering, Mission Management, and leadership, with a focus on forecast accuracy and

Qualifications

• 6+ years FP&A/CFO finance or program finance experience.
• Experience in tech, aerospace, defense or government contracting is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience with program budgets, labor planning, cost tracking or gross margin modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering budgeting and forecasting for programs and metrics.
• Own budget vs. actual reporting with variance analyses.
• Partner with Program Managers on labor, non-labor, capex budgets.
• Develop gross margin models reflecting contracts and delivery costs.
• Conduct scenario planning for revenue, resources, schedules.
• Provide financial insights to Engineering leadership for long-range planning.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial packages highlighting risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel

Salesforce

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Accounting

Economics

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

FP&A Manager, Engineering & Program Finance Business Partner

Herndon, VA

We are seeking an analytical and collaborative FP&A Manager to serve as the Finance business partner for the Engineering organization and key Program teams. This role is responsible for leading budgeting and planning cycles, developing program-level financial forecasts, evaluating gross margin performance, and providing financial insights that improve execution across Engineering program operations.

You will work closely with Engineering, Mission Management, System Operations, and Executive Leadership to improve forecast accuracy, optimize resource allocation, and support long-range planning. This is a highly visible role that blends program finance and strategic analysis in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the Engineering budgeting and forecasting process, including annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly updates for program level operational metrics.
• Own budget vs. actual reporting for Engineering and major programs, delivering clear variance analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Program Managers to build and manage program budgets, including labor planning, non-labor expenditures, capex, and reporting against funding profiles.
• Develop detailed gross margin models that incorporate contract terms, delivery costs, labor requirements, and program performance trends.
• Conduct scenario planning to evaluate revenue outcomes, resource needs, mission schedules, and program execution paths.
• Support Engineering leadership with financial insight into long term planning, contract structures, and the financial viability of new opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial packages for Engineering, Program Management, and Executive teams, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

Your skills and qualifications:
Essential education and experience:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Program Finance, or related roles; experience in a technology, aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment is a strong plus.
• Proven experience supporting budgeting cycles, program financials, and/or Engineering program forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to interpret complex data into meaningful insights.
• Experience with program budgets, labor planning, cost tracking, or gross margin modeling preferred.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or financial planning systems is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus, benefits and equity. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $150,000 USD

Company Overview:

HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

As set forth in HawkEye 360’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.