Manager - Program Finance

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Program Finance to oversee financial management of contracted shipbuilding programs, including cost control and EAC analysis, and to design the subcontracting structure as programs move from bid to execution.

The role requires close collaboration with program management, contracts, and compliance teams, with a focus on Earned Value Management and risk management across affiliated shipyards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program/contract finance experience in a government contracting environment.
• Experience with EAC processes, FFP, FPI, CPFF, and other government contract types, and program cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding or complex DoD acquisition programs a strong plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with program management, contracts, and compliance teams.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support EAC governance and contract cost management for HDUSA's shipbuilding programs, including new Navy shipbuilding contracts as they are awarded.
• Track program financial performance against budget/estimate, flagging risks and variances to program and finance leadership.
• Support the financial design and ongoing management of the subcontracting structure between affiliated shipyard entities, including cost pass-through, margin allocation, and contract risk.
• Assist with FFP/FPI contract cost analysis and support contract negotiations from a cost/pricing perspective.
• Support external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, including program financial metrics tied to cost and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with Contract Compliance & Pricing, FP&A, and affiliate shipyard program teams to ensure consistent cost data and reporting.
• Help transition programs from bid/compliance readiness into execution-stage cost management as new contract awards are finalized.

Skills

EAC processes

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost/price analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position Summary

Hanwha Defense USA's Shipbuilding team is seeking a Manager, Program Finance to support financial management of HDUSA's contracted programs, including cost management, Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis, and the financial design of the subcontracting structure between affiliated shipyard entities as new programs move from bid to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EAC governance and contract cost management for HDUSA's shipbuilding programs, including new Navy shipbuilding contracts as they are awarded.
• Track program financial performance against budget/estimate, flagging risks and variances to program and finance leadership.
• Support the financial design and ongoing management of the subcontracting structure between affiliated shipyard entities, including cost pass-through, margin allocation, and contract risk.
• Assist with FFP/FPI contract cost analysis and support contract negotiations from a cost/pricing perspective.
• Support external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, including program financial metrics tied to cost and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with Contract Compliance & Pricing, FP&A, and affiliate shipyard program teams to ensure consistent cost data and reporting.
• Help transition programs from bid/compliance readiness into execution-stage cost management as new contract awards are finalized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of program/contract finance experience in a government contracting environment.
• Experience with EAC processes, FFP, FPI, CPFF, and other government contract types, and program cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding or other complex DoD acquisition programs a strong plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with program management, contracts, and compliance teams.
• Comfortable operating with evolving processes in a newly formed, fast-growing organization.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market and business considerations, and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.