Program Control Leader - Gov Contract Finance (Secret Clearance Eligible)

Core One Group; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One Group seeks a Program Control Manager to lead financial forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, and government contract pricing. You will develop processes and reporting that enable effective program execution and informed business decisions, while guiding cost models and performance metrics.

Collaborating with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you will optimize staffing, monitor performance, and drive data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, program control, or government contracting environments.
• Strong understanding of FAR, government contract pricing principles, indirect rate structures, and cost accounting concepts.
• Experience supporting CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ contract types.
• Experience developing cost volumes, pricing models, and labor rate strategies for federal procurements.
• Experience developing workforce planning models, utilization metrics, and staffing forecasts.
• Ability to analyze financial data and track KPIs to support decisions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and overall MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the Company’s program control function, including forecasting, labor planning, financial reporting, profitability analysis, pricing support, and program performance management.
• Develop, maintain, and improve program control policies, forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting standards, and business processes.
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor financial performance and forecast accuracy; recommend corrective actions.
• Develop workforce planning models, labor forecasts, utilization metrics, and staffing projections.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Security, HR, and Program Managers to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead pricing support for new opportunities, including labor modeling and profitability analysis.
• Develop standardized tools, dashboards, and analytical models for visibility into program performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Control personnel.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Core One Group seeks a Program Control Manager to lead financial forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, and government contract pricing. You will develop processes and reporting that enable effective program execution and informed business decisions, while guiding cost models and performance metrics.

Collaborating with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you will optimize staffing, monitor performance, and drive data-driven improvements.